The 8th International Travel Expo, Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC), is an annual travel exhibition presenting the perfect platform for both local and international travel and tourism organisations to collaborate and discuss inbound and outbound tourism. It is the largest event of its kind in the region and the only international exhibition supported by the Government of Vietnam. The event was established in 2005 and designed to promote not only the tourism market within the region but also major tourist destinations around the world. 

ITE HCMC 2011 TESTIMONIALS 

“The important role of the ITE 2011 event is not only to enhance tourism cooperation and development of the four countries of Cambodia – Laos – Myanmar – Vietnam, but also to tap on the strengths, potential and development of tourism products of each country and to create opportunities for tourism businesses to have access to, exchange and enhance business cooperation with partners from key markets and potential customers in the region.” 

His Excellency, Minister Hoang Tuan Anh - Minister of Vietnam, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 

“I am delighted to see a healthy exchange of potential business transactions at the show between buyers and sellers. Moving forward, I hope that ITE will put Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar on the world map and encourage participation from international organisations to promote their countries and at the same time discover various opportunities within the 4CODe.” 

La Quoc Khanh (Mr.), Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, HCMC Vietnam. 

\"We hope the organising committee will continue to organise ITE next year. ITE is an important platform, which provides exhibitors the opportunity to promote their destinations, products and services to the world. Cambodia will participate in a bigger and better way by bringing new tourism products to showcase our tourism potential.\" 

His Excellency, So Mara, Secretary of State - Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia