ETW Staff – Mumbai
The 11th edition of International Travel Expo– ITE HCMC 2015 is all set to kickstart from September 10–12, 2015 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The Expo is jointly organised by the ministry of culture, sports and tourism, People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, VINEXAD and Informa Exhibitions.
ITE HCMC 2015 is expected to welcome 350 international and regional buyers from more than 30 countries, 20 international press publications, 350 sellers from the Asia Pacific region, and 25,000 international and domestic visitors. The trade exhibition will be further enhanced by the presence of exhibiting country/ city pavilions, including Berlin, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. Due to overwhelming response, the pre-scheduled appointment system – PSA is offered free of charge to organisations attending ITE HCMC, where buyers and sellers are able to schedule and book appointments and meetings beforehand.
ITE HCMC has established itself as one of the most important trade platform regionally and internationally. In 2014, ITE HCMC attracted 320 exhibiting companies from 21 countries and welcomed 22,000 international and domestic visitors (20 per cent increase from 2013), cementing its status as one of the fastest growing international tourism trade events in the region.
The executive committee will be introducing a series of new features and programmes for the exhibition, catering to tourism industry professionals, dignitaries, ministries and the general public.
Show highlights and onsite activities
- Opening ceremony / Mekong Tourism Alliance Awards (MTAA)
The opening ceremony will welcome ministers of the five countries in the Mekong Region as well as Mayors of Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Yangon and Bangkok. Concurrently, the seventh Mekong Tourism Alliance Awards (MTAA) will give recognition to organisations that have contributed to the tourism industry. - Photo Gallery: ‘Beauty of ASEAN Community’
Photos and pictures of major attractions and scenery in the ASEAN region will be showcased, as well as the diversity and cultural aspects depicting the ASEAN community. - Seminars
Leading industry speakers will provide insights on a wide range of topics and advise specific approaches to the different tourism markets globally. - ACMECS tourism minister conference
- Introduction and recommendation of CLMTV destinations
- Key tourism markets of India and Indonesia
- Key tourism markets in Europe
- Vietnam Tourism Promotion Campaign 2015-2020
- Annual overview of tourism market.
- Travel Fun Fair Day.
Open to public and trade visitors, the last day of the exhibition will showcase international renowned performances, lucky draw prizes and exhibitors featuring promotional travel programmes like discounted air-tickets, seasonal tour packages and etc.