After the gala dinner "Soulful Vietnam" held at the tallest building in Vietnam, Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81, the 15th International Travel Expo welcomed 315 exhibitors, 40 international hosted media and delegations from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Korea, Japan, China and Russia to discuss new travel trends and perspectives.

ITE HCMC held its first show in 2005 with two international pavilions from Thailand and Cambodia, 43 buyers, and 86 booths. Most of the exhibitors were local enterprises. Today, it has grown to become the largest and most established travel event in Vietnam and the Mekong sub-region. In 2019 more than 350 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors are expected, with 250 international buyers, 50 outbound Vietnamese buyers, and a record number of 40 hosted media. To celebrate its 15th year milestone, the International Travel Expo, Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) is introducing a bundle of new features and special highlights to make the annual event an even more spectacular one for the expected record-high attendance.