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International Travel Expo HCMC 2007
October 5-7, 2007. Phu Tho Exhibition Centre, Ho Chi Minh City
From the first two presentations of its maiden launch of International Travel Expo HCMC, the dream of developing a cross country tourism product finally came through in October 2006 pursuant to an official meeting amongst the government officials of Cambodia Tourism Bureau, Laos National Tourism Administration and Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism.
The theme of ITE HCMC 2007 would be “Unveil the Charms of Vietnam –Laos – Cambodia – Three countries One destination”.
This product will attract many far away tourists from USA, Europe, Australia, Japan and Korea to visit HCMC, and then extend to the rest of the countries in the IndoChina circle” commented by Mr La Quoc Khanh, Deputy Director, HCMC’s Department of Tourism.
The airline industry in Ho Chi Minh City applauds this initiative and is extending its support to this project. “This is a very good move by the three countries as many of the tourists in the United States of America would normally spend 3 weeks or more in Asia. With the concerted effort to promote this package, it makes the travel to Vietnam more attractive by packaging another two beautiful Asean countries into their itinerary. Said Mr Joe Mannix, General Manager in Vietnam, United Airlines. The airline will be one of the supporting airlines of ITE HCMC 2007 bringing in over 20 buyers from USA to attend this Exhibition.
Additionally, the official airline, Vietnam Airlines announced that the IndoChina Air Pass will be launched during ITE HCMC 2007. The airline which is now having direct flights from HCMC to Cambodia and Laos will offer a special price per sector for travelers who wish to unveil the Charms of Viet Nam –Lao – Cambodia.
“We are heartened by this initiative as it not only will strengthen the ties amongst the countries but also will act as a booster for our economies.” Said Mr Bounma Phetsavong – Vice Minister of Laos National Tourism Administration,
“Three countries, One Destination (“TCOD”) is a strong marketing platform for Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. With the support from Vietnam Airlines and having HCMC as the travel hub for this initiative, it will definitely be a memorable experience for the tourists” said Mr So Mara, Vice Secretary of State, and Assistant to Prime Minister, Cambodia Tourism Bureau.
“We have set the stage to position HCMC as the hub of tourism development for 3 countries with the support from airlines flying into HCMC particularly the national airline, Vietnam Airlines. It is definitely going to be an exciting and challenging ITE HCMC 2007” concluded Mr Alex Eow, President of Binet Exhibitions Pte Ltd, a member of the Organising Committee.
ITE HCMC 2007 will be held from 5-7 October 2007 at Phu Tho Exhibition Centre, Ho Chi Minh City. There will be a hosted buyer’s programme from 4-6 October 2007 comprising social activities, destination presentation, buyers and sellers meeting, FAM trips etc. The exhibition will be opened to the trader and professionals on 5-6 October 2007 and the last day (7 October 2007) will be opened to the public.
ITE HCMC 2007 is sponsored by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and supported by Ministry of Trade and The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. It is jointly organized by HCMC Department of Tourism, Vinexad and Binet Exhibitions Pte Ltd.
For more information and participation, please contact: http://www.itehcmc.com/
The theme of ITE HCMC 2007 would be “Unveil the Charms of Vietnam –Laos – Cambodia – Three countries One destination”.
This product will attract many far away tourists from USA, Europe, Australia, Japan and Korea to visit HCMC, and then extend to the rest of the countries in the IndoChina circle” commented by Mr La Quoc Khanh, Deputy Director, HCMC’s Department of Tourism.
The airline industry in Ho Chi Minh City applauds this initiative and is extending its support to this project. “This is a very good move by the three countries as many of the tourists in the United States of America would normally spend 3 weeks or more in Asia. With the concerted effort to promote this package, it makes the travel to Vietnam more attractive by packaging another two beautiful Asean countries into their itinerary. Said Mr Joe Mannix, General Manager in Vietnam, United Airlines. The airline will be one of the supporting airlines of ITE HCMC 2007 bringing in over 20 buyers from USA to attend this Exhibition.
Additionally, the official airline, Vietnam Airlines announced that the IndoChina Air Pass will be launched during ITE HCMC 2007. The airline which is now having direct flights from HCMC to Cambodia and Laos will offer a special price per sector for travelers who wish to unveil the Charms of Viet Nam –Lao – Cambodia.
“We are heartened by this initiative as it not only will strengthen the ties amongst the countries but also will act as a booster for our economies.” Said Mr Bounma Phetsavong – Vice Minister of Laos National Tourism Administration,
“Three countries, One Destination (“TCOD”) is a strong marketing platform for Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. With the support from Vietnam Airlines and having HCMC as the travel hub for this initiative, it will definitely be a memorable experience for the tourists” said Mr So Mara, Vice Secretary of State, and Assistant to Prime Minister, Cambodia Tourism Bureau.
“We have set the stage to position HCMC as the hub of tourism development for 3 countries with the support from airlines flying into HCMC particularly the national airline, Vietnam Airlines. It is definitely going to be an exciting and challenging ITE HCMC 2007” concluded Mr Alex Eow, President of Binet Exhibitions Pte Ltd, a member of the Organising Committee.
ITE HCMC 2007 will be held from 5-7 October 2007 at Phu Tho Exhibition Centre, Ho Chi Minh City. There will be a hosted buyer’s programme from 4-6 October 2007 comprising social activities, destination presentation, buyers and sellers meeting, FAM trips etc. The exhibition will be opened to the trader and professionals on 5-6 October 2007 and the last day (7 October 2007) will be opened to the public.
ITE HCMC 2007 is sponsored by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and supported by Ministry of Trade and The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. It is jointly organized by HCMC Department of Tourism, Vinexad and Binet Exhibitions Pte Ltd.
For more information and participation, please contact: http://www.itehcmc.com/
HCMC Department of Tourism
Email: congtran.minh@gmail.com
1 comment:
Thanks for the tip, will have to check it out. Any thoughts on ecotourism spots? I came across a recent list of top five ecotourism destinations:
http://www.developmentcrossing.com/development_crossing/2007/04/top_5_ecotouris.html
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