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Photo story: ITE HCMC 2024
The 18th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2024) officially opened today, on 5 September, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Here are some images of the event and expo...
ITE HCMC 2024 positions itself as Asia’s premier tourism cooperation event
The International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2024) is set to become one of Asia's most influential travel expos, driven by participation from leading global organizations and businesses, increased attention from prestigious international media, and continuous enhancements to its International Hosted Buyer Program. Taking place from 05 - 07/9, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the event aims to establish Vietnam as a central tourism hub in Asia. "We position Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam as not just tourist destinations, but as a central tourism hub for Asia," said Le Truong Hien Hoa, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism. Global Industry Players to Convene at ITE HCMC 20244 This year's expo will, for the first time, welcome the participation of prominent international travel businesses, including Flight Centre Travel Group (Australia), a Fortune 500 company with a presence in over 90 countries, and Intrepid Travel (Australia), recognized as one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential companies in 2023. Additionally, ITE HCMC draws interest from key tourism markets like the United States and Europe, such as: Collette, America's oldest travel company with over a century of luxury tour expertise, and Exim Tours from the DERTour Group, a leading European travel service provider. CNN to Cover a Vietnamese Tourism Event for the First Time CNN will cover the expo for its Marketplace Asia program, marking the first time the network dedicates extensive resources to a Vietnamese tourism event. This coverage will elevate ITE HCMC 2024's international profile, creating opportunities for promotion and collaboration. ITE HCMC 2024 is supported by over 40 international media agencies from 10 countries and territories. Enhanced quality and impact of Hosted Buyer Over 450 exhibiting companies and brands have registered for the event, and 200 international buyers from 33 countries and territories have confirmed participation in the exclusive International Hosted Buyer Program - expected a 10% increase from 2023. This growth underscores ITE HCMC's role as a key platform for international business connections. Over the three-day event, ITE HCMC will facilitate 10,000 B2B meetings tailored to participants' business needs, ensuring optimal matchmaking and maximizing outcomes. An online scheduling system, available from August 20th to September 20th, allows international buyers to arrange meetings in advance, reducing on-site wait times. The ITE HCMC App has been upgraded with AI-powered matchmaking and QR code scanning for instant partner information, enhancing efficiency and supporting the event's eco-friendly goals. Strategic Partnerships ITE HCMC 2024 is proud to announce its strategic partners: Vietnam Airlines as the Diamond Sponsor and Official Airline; Saigontourist Group as the Diamond Sponsor; Nam A Bank as the Gold Sponsor; Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), GEM Center, Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon as Bronze Sponsors and valued partners: Vietjet, Emirates, Vietravel Airlines, Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel, Le Meridien Hotel; Mobifone and Air China and China Southern Airlines for their invaluable assistance in inviting potential travel businesses to send clients to Vietnam and the region to participate in the International Buyer Program.
ITE HCMC 2024 to welcome 220+ buyers from 45 countries from 5-7 September 2024 in Vietnam
The 18th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2024 (ITE HCMC 2024), to be held from 5 – 7 September, 2024. With sustainability emerging as a critical competitive advantage, ITE HCMC 2024 has adopted the theme “Sustainable Travel - Creating the Future” to underscore its importance. The premier travel trade event promises to provide travel and hospitality businesses with unparalleled access to innovative product ideas and business models to lead in the ever-growing sustainability trends. The expo will also serve as a platform for industry players, not just from Ho Chi Minh City but across Vietnam, to explore collaboration opportunities, adding value and enhancing traveller experiences. Helping businesses tap into sustainable tourism Recent surveys by leading global travel agencies reveal that consumers are increasingly aware of tourism's negative impacts on the environment, society, and local culture. Consequently, they are more inclined to choose hotels, restaurants, and tour operators that integrate sustainability into every aspect of their businesses, ensuring benefits for both the environment and the community. "Vietnam presents many opportunities for sustainable tourism development. However, many businesses still encounter difficulties in aligning with international sustainability criteria. ITE HCMC 2024 is designed to offer practical insights and effective solutions from both international and Vietnamese experts, aiding businesses in their sustainable tourism efforts," said Le Truong Hien Hoa, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism. A series of workshops, conferences, and high-level forums will feature significant participation from government officials, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, regional tourism authorities, international travel agencies, MICE operators, luxury travel companies, and restaurants. Speakers and attendees will discuss promoting sustainability through ESG principles, emphasizing responsible tourism that focuses on nature and wildlife conservation while opposing the ivory trade. Additionally, they will explore community-based tourism development. The goal of these discussions is to generate valuable initiatives that advance sustainable tourism in Vietnam. Notably, the expo will feature a high-level Tourism Forum, themed "NET ZERO Tourism – Creating Future." The forum is expected to yield actionable solutions and effective strategies that can contribute to the responsible and sustainable development of tourism and the economy. Leading in collaboration The key highlight of ITE HCMC 2024 will be its focus on positioning tourism as a dynamic economic sector that interconnects with many other sectors. Le Truong Hien Hoa, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, said, "Our aspiration is for every visitor to have the best time possible by seeing the most beautiful sights, dining on the finest food, and experiencing the most enjoyable moments throughout Vietnam, not just in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, or Da Nang. Achieving this requires effective collaboration among localities and businesses. ITE HCMC 2024 offers an ideal platform for travel and hospitality businesses to connect, explore, and expand their partnerships. This collaborative approach aligns perfectly with the Vietnamese government's broader goal of transforming tourism into a leading economic sector, advancing green growth, and establishing the country as a premier destination." One of the main goals of ITE HCMC 2024 is to grow the international visitor market for Vietnam and increase tourist flows between countries, thereby maximizing tourism revenue. To achieve this, it is essential to strengthen international tourism cooperation by fostering effective connections between Vietnamese tourism businesses and those from Mekong River Basin countries and other global markets." With over 500 esteemed exhibitors and brands from domestic and international markets, the ITE HCMC 2024 is set to facilitate extensive and meaningful collaboration. The event will foster significant engagement among national and local tourism promotion agencies, tourism associations, research institutions, companies, travel agencies, major airlines and providers of hospitality and transportation services. With extensive and diverse participation from across the regions, ITE HCMC 2024 underscores Ho Chi Minh City's pivotal role in driving national tourism integration. To date, nearly 300 participants from 38 provinces and cities in Vietnam have registered. Significant interest has come from South Korea, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan (China), Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, with notable increases from Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia. This demonstrates the growing prominence of ITE HCMC 2024, providing opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to penetrate overseas markets. The 2D online exhibition platform further facilitates connectivity for global clients, enabling buyers and exhibitors to easily schedule meetings through live chat and email features. As the only expo in Vietnam with an international buyer program, ITE HCMC 2024 will welcome over 220 quality international buyers from 45 countries and territories. The event plans to host over 10,000 business meetings, providing valuable opportunities for direct B2B interactions between global and Vietnamese tourism businesses. ITE HCMC 2024 has received valuable support from key partners, including Vietnam Airlines (ITE HCMC’s Official Airlines, Diamond Sponsor), the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel, Vietjet Air, Vietravel Airlines, and other international airlines. These partners play a crucial role in inviting travel agencies that organize tours to Vietnam and the region to participate in the International Buyer Program. Having successfully hosted 17 editions, ITE HCMC is now the leading tourism event in the region. ITE HCMC 2024 aims to provide a vibrant platform for networking, business opportunities, and strategic partnerships for tourism professionals and stakeholders in Vietnam and globally.
ITE HCMC slated for September 2024
The 18th International Travel Expo in Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) slated for 5 to 7 September promises to bring extensive access to product innovations, the latest business models, and trend updates to Vietnam’s tourism sector. Featuring the theme “Sustainable Travel - Creating the Future,” the 18th ITE HCMC centres on the emergence of sustainability as a key competitive advantage in the travel and hospitality industries. As Le Truong Hien Hoa, deputy director of Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Tourism, pointed out: "Vietnam offers many opportunities for sustainable tourism but faces challenges in meeting international sustainability criteria. ITE HCMC 2024 aims to provide practical insights and solutions from experts to aid businesses." Packed with activities The event consists of a series of workshops, conferences, and high-level forums. These feature government officials; representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism regional tourism authorities; international travel agencies; MICE operators; luxury travel companies; and restaurants. With such a packed schedule, ITE HCMC 2024 aims to grow Vietnam's international visitor market and boost tourism revenue by enhancing global cooperation. Over 500 exhibitors from domestic and international markets are set to participate, promoting collaboration among tourism agencies, businesses, and service providers. ITE HCMC is also strategically designed to attract Product Managers specializing in leisure, corporate, MICE, luxury, and special interest travel from leading global companies, with the potential to significantly boost inbound tourism to Vietnam. ITE HCMC 2024 is also the only travel event in Vietnam with its own hosted buyer programme. Set to welcome over 220 high-caliber international buyers from 45 countries and territories, this prestigious event aims to facilitate more than 10,000 business meetings, offering unparalleled opportunities for direct B2B interactions between international and Vietnamese tourism businesses.
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ITE HCMC 2023 kicks off with a focus on sustainability and connectivity
The 17th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2023 (ITE HCMC 2023) was held on 7-9 September 2023 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC). The event, one of Vietnam's premier tourism trade promotion activities, aims to pave the way for sustainable development in the country's burgeoning tourism industry. The event was attended by more than 3,500 delegates from 45 provinces and cities and representing 42 countries and territories further solidifying ITE HCMC’s position as the largest tourism fair in the Mekong region. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by esteemed guests, including Mr. Nguyen Minh Triet, Former Member of the Politburo and Former President; Mr. Truong Hoa Binh, Former Member of the Politburo and Former Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of the Government; Mr. Nguyen Thien Nhan, Former Member of the Politburo and Former Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Ms. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, Former Member of the Party Central Committee and Former Vice President; Mr. Tran Hong Ha, Deputy Prime Minister; Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; and Mr. Phan Van Mai, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Party Committee, and Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. ITE HCMC 2023 also had the honor of hosting dignitaries from neighboring countries, including leaders from the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia, the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of Laos, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, highlighted the positive signs of recovery in Vietnam's tourism sector. In the first eight months of 2023, Vietnam welcomed over 87 million visitors, reaching 70% of the 2019 figures, with international visitors accounting for 7.8 million—a remarkable 5.4-fold increase compared to the same period in 2022. Total tourism revenue surpassed VND 482 trillion. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City alone saw nearly 25 million visitors during the same period, reaching 63% of the 2019 numbers, with international visitors surging by 105.2% compared to 2022 and tourism revenue exceeding VND 100,000 billion. These achievements are a testament to the recent international collaboration on travel between countries and regions. Mr. Mai emphasized ITE HCMC's crucial role in boosting international visitor numbers to Vietnam, fostering cross-border tourism, and optimizing tourism income through trade connections between Vietnamese tourism enterprises, Mekong delta countries' enterprises, and businesses from traditional and potential markets worldwide. This year's ITE HCMC, themed "Connectivity, Growth, Sustainability," offers a rich array of professional activities that attracted over 3,500 delegates from 44 Vietnamese provinces and 41 countries and territories. The event addresses pressing issues such as digital transformation, human resource restructuring, destination marketing, communication strategies, improving tourism service competitiveness and quality, green tourism trends, medical tourism, and sports tourism.
ITE HCMC 2023: Discover Vietnam and Global Top Travel Destinations
The largest and most established travel event in Vietnam and Mekong sub-region will take place from 07 – 09 September 2023 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. On June 24th 2023, Vietnam National Assembly approved the amendments and supplements of the Law on Foreigners' Entry into, Exit from, Transit through, and Residence in Vietnam, including extending the e-visa validity period to 90 days. This policy is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam's tourism industry and create a boost to promote its development, attracting international visitors in the coming time. Furthermore, promotion and marketing are essential activities to boost tourism development and enhance destination’s competitiveness. ITE HCMC is considered one of the important and effective solutions for this purpose. The 17th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City, themed "Connectivity, Growth, Sustainability", offers three full days of opportunities to network with international and local exhibitors, as well as high-level forums, informative seminars, and top-notch entertainment experiences. This year, ITE HCMC 2023 will double its scale compared to last year with exceptional quality. Therefore, the event is expected to attract leaders in the international travel industry and over 400 exhibiting companies & brands, of which, the booths from domestic units make up more than 70% and about 30% are international units. As of the end of June 2023, the exhibition has covered over 70% of the exhibition area, with the participation of National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) from countries such as Cambodia, Chile, Taiwan (China), Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand; Regional Tourism Organizations (RTOs) from St.Petersburg (Russia), Seoul (South Korea), and over 45 provinces and cities of Vietnam, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho City, Da Nang City, Hai Phong City, An Giang, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Bac Lieu, Ben Tre, Binh Dinh, Binh Phuoc, Binh Thuan, Ca Mau, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, Gia Lai, Ha Giang, Ha Tinh, Hau Giang, Kien Giang, Kontum, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Lang Son, Lam Dong, Long An, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Binh, Ninh Thuan, Nghe An, Phu Yen, Quang Binh, Quang Nam, Quang Ninh, Quang Tri, Soc Trang, Tay Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Tien Giang, Thua Thien - Hue, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, and Yen Bai. In addition, the exhibition has attracted the leading tourism businesses such as Saigontourist Group, BenThanh Tourist, Vietravel, Tan Son Nhat Hotel, Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport, Melia Hotels International, Movenpick, Tam Chuc National Tourism Area, Tung Lam Tourism Area, Muong Thanh Hospitality, and other sponsor in-kind: The Cocoon Vietnam, BLUSaigon and many more. ITE HCMC 2023 will be held in a hybrid format, combining physical booths and 2D online booths. These online booths will inform international buyers about products, services and a pre-appointment booking system to connect with sellers. Furthermore, the local experience areas will also be the highlight of this year's expo when displaying and introducing the unique cultural features of Vietnam to international firms and the public through handicrafts, coffee, traditional art workshops, and many more. Moreover, ITE HCMC has the exclusive Hosted Buyer Program which provides an opportunity for international tourism businesses to grow their markets and broaden tourism partners' networks in Vietnam and the Lower Mekong region. The Organizing Committee, together with the Advisory Board comprised of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), and leading tourism businesses, to select and invite over 200 international buyers from 20 countries and territories (increasing by more than 25% compared to 2022). The Hosted Buyer Program is expected to welcome decision makers from international travel agencies, MICE travel companies, luxury travel companies from key inbound markets and potential markets like China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, USA, Canada, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Australia, India, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and many more. Within the framework of ITE HCMC 2023, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism also cooperates with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism to organize many exciting activities such as Gala Dinner x World Travel Award – Asia & Oceania Ceremony, Seminar on the introduction of key tourist markets, ITE HCMC Awards 2023, Travel Fun Fair Day and many more. ITE HCMC 2023 is organized under the guidance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, organized by Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center, CIS Vietnam, and Le Bros.
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