Events: Gala

The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City – ITE HCMC 2026 will take place from 27–29 August 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Recognized as “Asia’s Best Trade Show” by the World MICE Awards in both 2024 and 2025, the expo serves as a key platform connecting global tourism leaders, hosted buyers, exhibitors, media, and destinations from Vietnam, the Mekong region, and international markets.
Under the theme “Vibrant Connections – Global Destinations” ITE HCMC 2026 is set to be one of Asia’s must-attend B2B travel events for tourism boards, DMCs, hotels, airlines, MICE professionals, and travel trade partners worldwide.
Celebrating its 20th edition, the expo has established itself as a key gateway connecting Vietnam with the global travel industry. Held under the direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, ITE HCMC continues to reinforce its strong regional standing within the international tourism industry.
ITE HCMC 2026 is expected to bring together over 520 exhibitors, 260 high-level international buyers from more than 40 countries and territories, and over 28,000 visitors. The event provides a dynamic platform for networking, business exchange, and destination promotion, while advancing key industry priorities such as sustainable tourism, digital transformation, and international collaboration.