One Destination - Thousands of Opportunities: ITE HCMC 2025 Paves the Way for Sustainable Tourism Growth

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 19th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo – ITE HCMC 2025 will officially take place from 4-6 September 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Marking its 19th edition, ITE HCMC continues to strengthen its position as a prestigious and influential platform for promoting Vietnam's tourism and advancing international cooperation across the Mekong region and Asia.

Defining a Strategic Vision with the Theme "Sustainable Tourism – Vibrant Experiences"

ITE HCMC 2025 reaffirms Vietnam's strategic vision for sustainable tourism development, focusing not only on economic growth but also on preserving cultural, social, and environmental values. The Expo encourages the creation of innovative tourism products and services that respond to the evolving expectations of international travelers, particularly those seeking green, sustainable, and experiential journeys.

By showcasing distinctive products and immersive experiences, ITE HCMC 2025 aims to strengthen Vietnam's position as a dynamic and attractive destination in the global tourism market.

International Buyers Programme 2025: Expanding Global Connections

Recognized as "Asia's Best Trade Show" at the 2024 World MICE Awards, affirming the position and quality of the event in the international arena, ITE HCMC proudly stands as the only tourism expo in Vietnam with an International Buyers Program, playing a pivotal role in boosting international tourist arrivals to Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City is actively working to attract and welcome over 240 international hosted buyers, including travel companies, tour operators, MICE organizers, and travel agencies from more than 32 countries and territories to participate in ITE HCMC 2025. According to the Organizing Committee, as of 8th of August 2025, over 250 exhibiting companies and brands and 240 hosted buyers have confirmed their attendance.

Notable participants include:

• Oceania: Intrepid, Flight Centre Travel Group, Luxury Escapes, Insider Journeys, FCM Travel
• Europe: Exodus (UK), Travco Corporation (UK), Miki Travel (UK), Selectour (France), FRAM (France), DERTour (Germany), BCD Travel (Netherlands)
• Americas: Collette (US), G Adventures (US), Goway Travel (US)
• Asia: JTB Corp (Japan), HIS Japan (Japan), Hana Tour (Korea), Fliggy – Alibaba Group (China), Trip.com (China), Chan Brothers MICE & Travel (Singapore), Thomas Cook (India), MakeMyTrip (India)

For the first time, ITE HCMC will welcome leading global business travel and MICE companies such as FCM Travel, American Express Global Business Travel, and BCD Travel. This reinforces Ho Chi Minh City's growing prominence as a hub for investment and business tourism. With its recent administrative expansion to include Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the city is developing a strategic tourism triangle: City Break – Industrial Hub – Coastal Ecotourism, laying the foundation to become a leading center for tourism, investment, and innovation in the region.

The rigorous buyer selection process reflects the Expo's commitment to enhancing the quality of visitors, expanding premium segments, and building long-term, sustainable partnerships with key international markets.

Diverse and Professional Activities: 

Within the framework of the Expo, Vietnamese tourism businesses and international buyers will participate in specialized activities designed to optimize networking and experiential outcomes:

• B2B Meetings: Pre-scheduled meetings tailored to specific sectors and needs, ensuring maximum effectiveness in business exchanges and partnerships.
• FAM Trips: A highlight of ITE HCMC, offering international buyers the opportunity to experience first-hand signature destinations in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areas. From exploring Ho Tram and Con Dao to enjoying multisensory immersive experiences at the Toa Immersive Experience space or live performances at Chao Show, these activities will enhance buyers' understanding of Vietnam's tourism products, services, and potential.
• In addition, engaging public events with attractive prizes will take place at 4:30 PM on 4–5 September, and throughout 6 September 2025.

These activities reflect ITE HCMC 2025's strong commitment to promoting Vietnam as a safe, friendly, and sustainable destination in the global context of green and digital transformation.

Strong Partnerships and Industry Support

ITE HCMC 2025 is honored to receive support from key sponsors and partners:

• Diamond Sponsor & Official Airline: Vietnam Airlines
• Diamond Sponsor: Saigontourist Group
• Gold Sponsor: SECC – Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center
• Official Venue Sponsor: Thiskyhall New Generation Conference & Event Center
• Official Venue & Accommodation Sponsor: Sofitel Saigon Plaza
• Strategic Airline: Vietjet
• Partner Airlines: Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Cebu Pacific as supporting airline.
• Accommodation Sponsors: Rex Saigon Hotel, Le Meridien Saigon Hotel, Que Huong Liberty Corporation, New World Saigon Hotel, Renaissance Riverside Saigon Hotel, M Village, The Grand Ho Tram, The Secret Côn Đảo – Hotel owned and managed by AKYN Hospitality Group
• Supporting Partners: ShopeeFood, Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

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International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City  (ITE HCMC 2025)

ITE HCMC 2025 is organized under the direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, co-hosted by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center and other strategic partners.

Website: www.itehcmc.travel

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One Destination - Thousands of Opportunities: ITE HCMC 2025 Paves the Way for Sustainable Tourism Growth

Over 15,000 visitors to the INCHEON–IFEZ Booth; IFEZ supported a record 50 innovation companies participating in CES 2026.
Participating companies secure a foundation for global expansion, including 20 MoU signings.

INCHEON, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) announced the successful operation of the INCHEON–IFEZ Booth at CES 2026, presenting IFEZ's future-city vision and the technologies of Incheon-based innovators to a global audience.

Under the theme "Destination Incheon — From Smart City to AI City," the booth highlighted a sustainable urban future enabled by Incheon companies' innovations and drew more than 15,000 visitors, according to IFEZ.

During CES 2026, IFEZ also met with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) to discuss support measures and collaboration models for helping Incheon startups enter the U.S. market. The two sides plan to develop practical joint programs through continued cooperation.

IFEZ supported a record 50 companies at CES 2026 across multiple participation tracks, dividing them across various exhibition areas: 10 companies in the 'INCHEON-IFEZ' Booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 10 in the Korea pavilion (KOTRA) at the Eureka Park, 6 in the Global Pavilion, and 15 as the Incheon Startup Park Delegation and 10 Innovation Award showcase participants.

These companies achieved record-breaking results, conducting 1,419 business consultations with overseas buyers and investors, with the estimated value of export consultations reaching $560 million—more than 400 additional meetings compared to last year. In addition, nine companies signed 20 MOUs, building momentum for global expansion and investment opportunities.

Leadpoint System, a smart manufacturing and industrial automation solutions provider, signed an MOU with Webtronic Labs, a U.S.-based technology R&D company.

emCT, which specializes in fire detection and safety management solutions, signed an MOU with Texas Legacy Realty, a Texas-based real estate development and operations company, to pursue collaboration on applying fire safety and "safe zone" solutions in commercial and residential buildings.

Medicell Healthcare, a regenerative medicine and bio-healthcare solutions company, signed an MOU with the City of Phoenix, Arizona's largest city, and discussed cooperation on technology collaboration and local proof-of-concept initiatives in public healthcare.

IFEZ said 14 supported companies earned 17 CES Innovation Awards, the highest total to date for Incheon, drawing strong interest from global buyers and investors. Deep Fusion AI received a Best of Innovation honor for its radar-based sensor-fusion AI technology, gaining attention in next-generation autonomous driving and robotic perception.

Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok said the CES participation advanced the Incheon–IFEZ AI City vision on the global stage and pledged continued support to expand Incheon companies' international reach and strengthen Incheon as a global business hub.

 

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INCHEON-IFEZ Booth Wraps Up a Successful CES 2026, Recording $560M in Export Consultations and 17 Innovation Awards