A Triumphant Return for the International Travel Expo – ITE, Introducing Its 8th Successive Edition!
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The 8th edition of the International Travel Expo – the most established travel event in Vietnam – is set to cover 7,500 square metres of space at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City from 13 to 15 September, 2012. The first two days of the exhibition will be opened only to trade visitors, which include hosted buyers and sellers, whereas public visitors are welcomed to join the event on the last day of the exhibition.
ITE HCMC 2012 expects to garner over 200 participating companies from more than 30 countries and anticipates 18,000 to 20,000 quality, international and regional visitors. The exhibition provides a unique platform to launch inbound and outbound travel businesses in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region. It also presents an excellent opportunity for avid travelers to enjoy massive promotions and discounts extended especially for the event.
The organising committee, comprising of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, VINEXAD and IIR Exhibitions, has put together a series of new and exciting features and programmes for the exhibition, catering to tourism industry professionals, dignitaries, ministries and the general public.
In conjunction with the exhibition, a ministerial conference will be held for the first time to congregate top ministries and tourism experts to share their insights on inbound and outbound tourism through face-to-face dialogues. The conference will expose participants to thought-provoking sessions, presenting them with the knowledge they require to penetrate their potential markets. Along with the conference, there will be seminars with interesting topics pertaining to current trends and the future of tourism, which are bound to attract buyers and sellers.
“We are proud to present ITE HCMC 2012, which promises to deliver a balanced emphasis on both inbound and outbound tourism, showcasing key exhibitors from the industry, interesting activities and promotions for visitors. These programmes have been developed to provide invited buyers and sellers the opportunity to obtain knowledge of recent developments and understand the business potential within the region” said Mr. La Quoc Khanh, Director of the HCMC Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
In addition to the national pavilions, the exhibition will also be featuring themed pavilions, focusing on the luxury travel segment, golf tours, cruise services, special attractions and education and medical tourism. These pavilions will be among the main highlights at ITE HCMC next year as they are key segments within the tourism industry of the Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS).
Other key features returning for 2012 include FAM trips, Hosted Buyers’ Programme, Hosted Media Programme, lucky draws, special performances and the Tourism Alliance Awards (TAA).
“We are delighted to play our part in this renowned exhibition and are eager to present the new and improved ITE. The event would not have enjoyed this much success and be able to make a triumphant come back year after year without the support of the ministries and participants”, said the Chief Operating Officer of IIR Exhibitions, Mr. John Hassett.
About ITE HCMC 2012 – 8th International Travel Expo, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
ITE HCMC 2012, regarded as Vietnam’s foremost tourism trade event, has been an annual show since 2005. In 2008, it was conferred the status of Vietnam’s only travel trade event by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam. Held at the Exhibition Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, ITE HCMC 2009 launched “Three Countries One Destination” concept (3CODe) – the three countries being Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. ITE HCMC 2011 had set up a new concept “Four Countries, One Destination” with the inception of Myanmar. ITE 2012 is organized by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DCST), the Vietnam Trade Fair & Advertising Joint Stock Company (VINEXAD) and IIR Exhibitions Pte Ltd (IIR). ITE HCMC 2012 is endorsed by the Vietnam Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, and supported by the Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lao PDR and Ministry of Hotel and tourism, Myanmar.
For more information, please visit www.itehcmc.com
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT)
A governmental agency which exercises the state management of tourist operations and activities throughout Vietnam. It has full control in terms of business development, planning, public relations, personnel training, conducting research, instructing and inspecting the implementation of policies and other regulations in the tourism sector.
HCMC Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
A city government organisation, responsible for tourist related business administration and management. Some core functions of this department is in the support of travel business activities through the organisation of events that will promote the city’s destination and enhance its image.
Vietnam Trade Fair & Advertising Joint Stock Company (VINEXAD)
A state owned company belonging to the Ministry of Industry & Trade. They are responsible for the coordination and implementation of trade promotion activities through the organisation of exhibitions, trade fairs and the like in Vietnam and participating in international exhibitions.
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