On the afternoon of August 15, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism held a press conference to introduce the 18th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo 2024 (ITE HCMC 2024). This is the leading annual and prestigious international tourism trade event in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair 2024 is not only a trade event but also a place to meet, connect and exchange unique cultural values between countries, businesses and travel enthusiasts.
ITE HCMC 2024 will officially take place from September 5 - 7, 2024 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.
According to the Organizing Committee, the unique difference of ITE HCMC 2024 is that it is the only fair in Vietnam with an International Buyers program. This program not only provides opportunities for international tourism businesses to expand their markets and bring tourists to Vietnam, but also supports the search for tourism partners in Vietnam and the lower Mekong region.
Up to now, more than 450 exhibitors and 200 international buyers from 33 countries and territories have confirmed their participation, expected to increase by more than 10% compared to 2023. During the 3 days, the fair is expected to set up more than 10,000 business appointments, providing opportunities for direct exchange and contact between international and Vietnamese tourism businesses in the form of B2B.
ITE HCMC 2024 continues to record the active participation of buyers who are consulting organizations, tourism influencers, leaders, tour operators, travel and tourism experts as well as destination management companies, travel technology companies, airlines... that are or have the potential to bring visitors to Vietnam.
Mr. Le Truong Hien Hoa - Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism said that ITE HCMC 2024 marked an important step forward in the tourism development strategy.
The theme "Sustainable Tourism - Creating the Future" not only reflects the strategic vision of Ho Chi Minh City's tourism industry in the current context but also emphasizes the importance of tourism development not only based on economic benefits but also in harmony with cultural, social and environmental values.
According to Mr. Hien Hoa, sustainable tourism is a concept that has been mentioned many times, but applying and developing it in each specific strategy requires commitment and continuous efforts from all stakeholders.
“Creating the future” is the key point. It is not only about conservation but also about creativity and innovation in the approach to tourism, to ensure that cultural, historical and natural values are preserved and developed.
"ITE HCMC 2024 aims to promote practical solutions and policies to support sustainable tourism, while creating opportunities for cooperation for countries to develop a sustainable future through tourism. We are committed to promoting environmentally and socially responsible forms of tourism, creating lasting values for future generations" - Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism emphasized.
The online appointment booking system will be open from August 20 to September 20, allowing international buyers to easily arrange and manage their appointments online before the event, minimizing waiting time and searching for partners on-site.
This year's ITE HCMC has an additional highlight, welcoming for the first time the presence of large international travel corporations such as Flight Center Travel Group (Australia) - ranked in the Fortune 500 list, operating in more than 90 countries, or Intrepid (Australia) - one of the 100 most influential companies in the world voted by TIME Magazine in 2023.
In addition, other major tourism markets such as the US and Europe also expressed special interest in ITE HCMC when big names in the industry also participated such as Collette, the oldest travel company in the US with over 100 years of establishment, specializing in organizing luxury tours. And Exim Tour belongs to DERTour Group - the leading travel group in Europe, with a wide network and many international partners. These are all important partners helping to enhance the international image of the fair.
In order to provide many practical solutions, propose effective policies and strategies to contribute to promoting sustainable tourism development, a series of seminars, conferences and forums revolving around this topic will also be held continuously from 09:00 to 16:30 on September 5 and 6, 2024. In particular, the High-end Tourism Forum with the theme "NET ZERO Tourism - Creating the future" will provide practical solutions to ensure sustainable economic and tourism development.
In addition, the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City International Gift and Souvenir Exhibition with 100 booths organized by the Department of Industry and Trade will also take place for 3 days at the A2 exhibition area - SECC.
ITE HCMC 2024 is implemented under the direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, organized by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, coordinated by the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center and related units.
Source: https://toquoc.vn/hon-10000-cuoc-hen-giao-thuong-tai-hoi-cho-ite-hcmc-2024-20240815173315636.htm
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