ITE HCMC 2027 (21st International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City)

ITE HCMC 2027 is the 21st International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's leading international tourism trade show. It takes place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) from 9 to 11 September 2027. It is for travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs, MICE planners, airlines' sales teams, tourism boards and travellers who want to discover Vietnam and the Mekong region.

About ITE HCMC

The organiser describes ITE HCMC as "the Mekong's largest tourism event". The expo is held under the direction of Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. It is jointly organised by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, and run by the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center and C.I.S Vietnam Advertising & Exhibition JSC.

The organiser reports these results from ITE HCMC 2026, which it calls the largest edition in the expo's history:

• more than 520 exhibitors and tourism brands across 410 booths;
• 309 international senior buyers, media and content creators from 32 countries and territories, including the UAE;
• more than 21,000 B2B meetings between international buyers and exhibitors;
• 15 forums, conferences and seminars, and 47,960 visitors and participants in total.

The programme mixes a B2B side, with hosted buyers and business matching, and a public side where local travellers look for holiday deals. Forums on MICE, sustainable tourism and new trends run alongside the exhibition.

ITE HCMC 2027 dates and venue

• Dates: 9 to 11 September 2027
• Venue: Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City
• Edition: 21st

Exhibitor applications, hosted buyer registration, trade visitor and public visitor registration are all available on the official ITE HCMC website. The detailed programme, opening hours and buyer schedules are usually published in the months before the show.

How to get to Ho Chi Minh City for ITE HCMC

International delegates arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Vietnam's busiest airport, with links to the Gulf, Northeast and Southeast Asia and other hubs. Taxis, ride-hailing apps and hotel transfers connect the airport with the city centre and with SECC.

SECC is in the south of the city, in the Phu My Hung area (formerly District 7). It is roughly a short drive from the old city centre, depending on traffic. For a trip to Ho Chi Minh City for ITE HCMC, plan to arrive the day before the opening. Check the official entry requirements for Vietnam for each delegate.

Where to stay

Phu My Hung (formerly District 7) is the closest area to SECC, with hotels and serviced apartments in walking or short driving distance. The city centre around Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue and Ben Thanh (formerly District 1) has the widest choice of hotels, restaurants and nightlife, and suits delegates who want to explore after the show.

Book early, as the expo draws exhibitors and buyers from many countries in the same week.

Planning a group trip to ITE HCMC

ITE HCMC is a strong platform for agencies from the Gulf and Africa that want to build Vietnam and Mekong products. Why agencies attend:

• Meet suppliers: Vietnamese provinces, DMCs, hotels and attractions exhibit in one place.
• Hosted buyer programme: qualified international buyers can apply through the official website and take part in pre-scheduled B2B meetings.
• Source new products: beach, heritage, wellness, golf and MICE products from Vietnam and neighbouring countries.
• Add a fam trip: combine the expo with a short familiarisation tour to the Mekong Delta or central Vietnam.

Frequently asked questions

When is ITE HCMC 2027?

ITE HCMC 2027, the 21st edition, takes place from 9 to 11 September 2027, according to the organiser's official website.

Where is ITE HCMC held?

The expo is held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in the Phu My Hung area in the south of Ho Chi Minh City.

How can international buyers take part?

International buyers can apply through the hosted buyer registration on the official website. Trade visitors and public visitors have separate registration links on the same site.

Which airport serves ITE HCMC?

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City. Taxis, ride-hailing and transfers link it with SECC and the city centre.

Who organises ITE HCMC?

It is jointly organised by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, and implemented by the city's Tourism Promotion Center with C.I.S Vietnam.

Travel agencies can book flights for travellers going to ITE HCMC 2027 in the QuickOTA B2B Panel and set their own markup.