Press conference to introduce the 12th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair

15/04/2016

On April 15 in Hanoi, the General Department of Tourism and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism held a press conference to introduce the 12th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Fair - ITE HCMC 2016 with the theme "Gateway to Asian Tourism". The fair will take place from September 8 to 10, 2016, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.

ITE HCMC - an annual event and an important highlight of the Vietnam Tourism industry, is an effective trade forum for domestic and international businesses seeking business opportunities for both inbound and outbound tourism markets in Vietnam and the Mekong region. ITE HCMC 2016 is a great playground to launch and introduce products and services and learn more about the tourism market in the region.

This year, ITE HCMC expands in both quantity and quality, expected to attract 270 booths with the participation of more than 60% foreign sellers; attract 250 international buyers, 20 international press and 400 sellers (domestic and foreign), and about 30,000 visitors to visit, learn, consolidate the position as one of the most prestigious and fastest growing international tourism trade forums in the region.

 

 

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Press conference scene. Photo: baodulich

The Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Fair is increasingly affirming its position as the leading international travel fair in Vietnam and in the Mekong sub-region. "ITE HCMC is an opportunity for countries in the Mekong region such as Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and international organizations to converge in Ho Chi Minh City". Comment by Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh - Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

ITE HCMC 2016 is the most prestigious tourism event in the Mekong region focusing on meetings between buyers and sellers. The Hosted Buyer Program will be designed to be attractive and effective to attract international and regional buyers to attend the Fair. Buyers will proactively schedule online appointments with sellers 01 month before the Fair; in addition, international buyers will have the opportunity to survey and experience new routes and tourist destinations in Vietnam after the event to have a basis for building a unique tourism product for the international tourist market.

During the three days of the event, the following programs and activities are expected: Opening Ceremony - Gala Dinner (Vietnam Night); Mekong Tourism Alliance Awards - MTAA; Destination introduction workshop for buyers; ACMECS Responsible Tourism Forum; Travel Fun Fair Day for the public; Workshop introducing key international tourist markets.

For more information, please visit the websitewww.itehcmc.com

To download images of ITE HCMC, please visit:https://goo.gl/OgWlXw

 

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