1. About The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City
The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City – ITE HCMC 2026 is set to return from August 27th to 29th, 2026, in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. With 19 successful editions, ITE HCMC has cemented its reputation as a premier annual event, fostering tourism and trade connections between Vietnam and the world.
Recognized as Asia’s Best Trade Show by the 2024 & 2025 World MICE Awards, ITE HCMC continues to expand its scale and influence. Seize this opportunity to network with global industry leaders, discover the latest travel trends, and build valuable partnerships.
ITE HCMC 2026 is expected to attract over 520 exhibiting companies and 260 high-level buyers from over 30 countries and territories, together with more than 28,000 visitors, all gathering in one place, over the three days.
2. Highlights of Activities:
This year’s fair is designed with highly specialized activities and a wide scope:
- High-Level Tourism Forum: Discussions on smart destination management policies, green infrastructure and renewable energy in tourism, providing circular business models and sustainable tourism infrastructure.
- International Tourism Conferences in Vietnam in 2026: The 8th Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) and Ministerial Meeting of Tourism of Cambodia – Laos – Myanmar – Vietnam (CLMV); the 7th Ministerial Meeting of Tourism of the Ayeyawady – Chao Phraya – Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS); the 1st Ministerial Meeting of Tourism of Cambodia – Laos – Vietnam (CLV).
- Heritage Experience Journey: Survey program (Before/After the tour) for international press and buyers, showcasing unique waterway tourism products, rural ecotourism, and traditional craft villages of Vietnam and localities.
- Travel Fun Fair Day: A vibrant space to stimulate tourism with thousands of promotional tours, creating a platform for multinational cultural exchange.
