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The special issue of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism
2018
The 14th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City VOL 3 ■ SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 Free copy
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPO HO CHI MINH CITY AWARDS
On the afternoon of September 7th, 2018, the ITE HCMC Awards Ceremony was taken place at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), District 7 with the participation of leaders of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Informa Exhibitions, Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, VINEXAD along with the leaders of HCMC Department of Tourism and HCMC Tourism Promotion Center. ITE HCMC Awards 2018 is one of the new activities within the framework of the 14th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City in order to honor the travel enterprises, hotels, resorts, the international carriers and airlines positively and successfully contributing to the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City for years. List of awards: Organized by: ● Vietnam National Administration of Tourism ● HCMC Department of Tourism ● VINEXAD - Vietnam Trade Fair & Advertising Joint Stock Company ● Informa Exhibitions
I. ITE Strategic Partners Award 1. ELEMENTS MANAGEMENT GROUP (SKYXX) 2. MERPERLE CRYSTAL PALACE HOTEL 3. EMIRATES AIRLINES 4. JETSTAR PACIFIC AIRLINES 5. VIETJET AIR 6. AIR CHINA 7. SOUTHERN AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION JOINT STOCK COMPANY (SATSCO) 8. LES RIVES VIETNAM 9. VIETNAM TRAVEL GROUP 10. EQUATORIAL HOTEL
Supported by: ● Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia ● Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Lao PDR ● Ministry of Hotels & Tourism, Myanmar ● Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Thailand
Endorsed by: ● Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism, Vietnam ● People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City
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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPO HO CHI MINH CITY AWARDS
Gold Sponsor Award:
• Vietnam Airlines • Saigon Exhibition Convention Center (SECC)
Silver Sponsor Award
• China Southern Airlines • Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
Bronze Sponsor Award: • Vietravel Company
II. Best Booth Design 1. Southern Airport Transportation Joint Stock Company (SATSCO) 2. Tokyo Convention Bureau 3. Korea Tourism Organization
III. Vietnamese Provinces Award 1. Binh Duong tourism Promotion Center. 2. Ninh Thuan Tourism Promotion Information Center. 3. Ninh Binh Tourism Promotion Center. 4. Khanh Hoa Tourism Association. 5. Lam Dong Tourism Trade and and Investment Promotion Center
(TPC Lam Dong). 6. Dak Lak Tourism Promotion Center. 7. Hue Toursim Information and Promotion Center. 8. Quang Nam Tourism Promotion and Information Center. 9. Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center. 10. Hai Phong Department of Tourism. 11. Tra Vinh Tourism Information Promotion Center. 12. Hanoi Promotion Agency. 13. Dong Nai Tourism Promotion Center. 14. Tien Giang Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center. 15. Kontum Culture, Sports and Tourism Department. 16. Ca Mau Tourism Promotion Center. 17. Dak Nong Cultural Center.
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18. Can Tho Tourism Promotion Information Center. 19. Kien Giang Tourism Promotion Information Center. 20. Hau Giang Tourism Tourism Promotion Information Center. 21. An Giang Tourism Promotion Information Center. 22. Gia Lai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 23. Yen Bai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 24. Lai Châu Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 25. Phu Tho Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 26. Dien Bien Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 27. Ha Tinh Cultural and Tourist Publication Prmotion Center. 28. Quang Binh Tourism Information and Prmotion Center. 29. Thanh Hoa Tourism Trade and Investment Prmotion Center (TIPC Thanh Hoa). 30. Tay Ninh Tourism Promotion Information Center (TIPC Tay Ninh) Tay Ninh Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism. 31. Binh Dinh Tourism Promotion Information Center. 32. Long An Tourism Promotion Center. 33. Ben Tre Tourism Promotion Center. 34. Vinh Tourism Tourism Promotion Center. 35. Dong Thap Tourism Promotion Center. 36. Vung Tau Information Tourism Center.
COLORS OF CAMBODIA NIGHT Huu Long
In the framework of the 14 th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City - ITE HCMC 2018, on the evening of September 6th, 2018, the annual banquet named Cambodia Night was taken place at REX Hotel, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The banquet was held by Cambodia Ministry of Tourism. There were many guests, delegates, buyers, sellers along with domestic and international media attending the banquet. Via this banquet, the participants fully enjoyed a lot of colorful performances rich in tradition mixed modern. The banquet included the Apsara dance show and a fashion show done by the singers and the dancers of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
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COLORS OF CAMBODIA NIGHT
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SAIGONTOURIST WILL OPEN TWO 4-STAR HOTELS IN PHU THO & VINH LONG Quynh Anh
According to Mr. Tran Hung Viet - General Director of Saigontourist, in the end of September, 2018, the company is going to open a 4-star hotel named Sai Gon - Phu Tho in Phu Tho Province as well as an another 4-star hotel named Sai Gon - Vinh Long in Vinh Long Province. ITE HCMC 2018 will be a big chance for two hotels to approach business partner, to promote its image and to introduce many promotions of each hotel.
SAI GON - PHU THO HOTEL Sai Gon - Phu Tho Hotel will be officially opened on September 22nd, 2018. Early September, the hotel has been officially run its business starting welcoming visitors. The 4-star Sai Gon - Phu Tho Hotel is one of the biggest hotels in Phu Tho Province. The hotel covers an area of 1.4 hectares, located on hill, right next to a park and Van Lang Lake in the center of Viet Tri City. The hotel has the classic French style architecture with total of 110 rooms towards Van Lang Lake or the city center.
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3 restaurants named Hoa Sen (Lotus), Hoa Mai (Apricot Blossom) and Hoa Dao (Peach Blossom) have Eurasian styles offering tourists many traditional dishes from the North, the Central and the South of Vietnam combined with local specialities that brings tourists a lot of special feelings for cuisine. Restaurant and conference room up to 1,000 guests. The hotel also offers many convenient services such as health cares, massage, bar-coffee, tennis yard, swimming pool. Before running, the hotel focused on investing on experienced employee
resource educated by Saigontourist Hospitality College as well as trained at the systems of 4 to 5-star hotels belonging to Saigontourist. From September 1st to December 31st, 2018, Sai Gon - Phu Tho Hotel will be going to offer many attractive promotions to tourists. Besides, Sai Gon - Phu Tho Hotel will also offer many tours visitting Hung King Temple, Mau Temple etc. Sai Gon - Phu Tho Hotel: 17A Tran Phu Str., Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province | Website: www.saigonphuthohotel.com
SAI GON - VINH LONG HOTEL Sai Gon - Vinh Long is going to be officially opened on September 24th, 2018. In the 3rd quarter of 2018, the hotel has been officially opened its doors to welcome tourists. This is the best luxury and modern hotel in Vinh Long Province. Located on a bank of Co Chien River, in front of the hotel is the city square and the administrative center of Vinh Long City is right next to the hotel. The hotel has a luxury style in its architecture with a lot of modern 4-star standard equipments including 84 rooms; 2 party halls up to 800 guests; Mekong Restaurant ups to 350 guests; the VIP dining rooms offer services for about 5 to 25 guests; Queen Bar Restaurant at 5th Floor offers outdoor parties by requests from guests. Moreover, tourists can also enjoy fine drinks brought by excellent bartenders at Square Garden CafĂŠ. Besides, the hotel also offers many other services such as outdoor swimming pool, gym, business center as well as offering a lot of tours exploring the river-lifestyle in Vinh Long for tourists. The employees of the hotel is methodically educated by Saigontourist Hospitality College as well as trained at the systems of 4 to 5-star hotels belonging to Saigontourist. Sai Gon - Vinh Long Hotel: 02 Trung Nu Vuong Str., Vinh Long City | Website: www.saigonvinhlonghotel.com
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Vietnam Airlines’ efforts to improve service quality over the years have been recognized by international and national communities through a series of prestigious awards. In 2017, Vietnam Airlines was awarded the “Asia Pacific Airline of the Year” by CAPA; “World’s Leading Airline - Premium Economy Class” and “World’s Leading Cultural Airline” by World Travel Awards 2017. In 2018, Skytrax - the world’s leading airline and airport rating organization - ranked Vietnam Airlines as a 4-Star Airline for 3rd consecutive year. This achievement is the result of the organisation’s tireless devotion and commitment to provide the highest quality across a range of products and services. Joining SkyTeam Alliance in 2010, Vietnam Airlines became the alliance’s first South East Asia airline member. The airlines is also known for being the first airline in the world to successfully operate both nextgeneration widebody aircraft Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A350-9XWB at the same time. Positioning itself as a modern carrier whose brand is characterized by Vietnamese traditional culture, Vietnam Airlines is striving to become a major airline in Asia.
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Launched Ho Chi Minh City Tourist Information Website Story: Huu Nghi - Photos: Huu Long On the afternoon of 7/9/2018, Ho Chi Minh City Tourist Guides Association (Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association) launched the website at huongdanvienhcm.com.vn. This is seen as a bridge between the Association and members, creating a favorable environment for the activities of the Association, to actively support the tour guides. In addition, the fanpage at www. facebook.com/chihoihdvtphcm also contributes regularly updated information on management activities, policies and regulations of the sector; news as well as interaction with members; providing advice and notes for travelers when traveling by longtime tour guides; sharing career materials to help the instructor improve their knowledge and skills. This will also be the two channels to receive online membership registrations... At the launching ceremony, 150 tour guides were granted the guide cards on this occasion.
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THE MAIN EVENTS OF THE ITE HCMC 2018 Thursday, 06/9/2018 09.00 - 09.20
Official Cutting Ribbon Ceremony
SECC - Exhibition Hall Entrance
By invitation only
09.20 - 10.00
VIP Guests’ Tour of Exhibition
SECC - Exhibition Lobby
VIPs only
09.00 - 17.00
“Exhibition opens for Trade visitors Hosted Buyers & Sellers Meetings”
SECC - Exhibition Lobby
Free entrance with registration only
10.00 - 12.00
Conference on Vietnam - China Tourism Cooperation
SECC - Conference Room, level 2
By invitation only
12.00 - 13.00
Hosted Buyer & Media Luncheon
SECC - Exhibition Lobby
Hosted Buyers & Hosted Media
12.00 - 13.00
Luncheon for VIPs
Crystal Palace
VIPs only
14.00 - 17.00
Seminar “Innovation in tourism products - from idea to business reality”
SECC - Sunflower Room, level 3
By invitation only
17.15 - 20.00
Hosted Media Night - The Grain by Luke Nguyen
Vietnam House 93-97 Dong Khoi Str, Dist 1
International Media
18.00 - 21.00
Cambodia Night by Cambodia Ministry of Tourism
REX Hotel
By invitation only
18.00 - 21.00
Khanh Hoa Night - Event City
Grand Saigon Hotel
By invitation only
Friday, 07/9/2018 09.00 - 17.00
“Exhibition opens for Trade visitors Hosted Buyers & Sellers Meetings”
SECC - Exhibition Lobby
Free entrance with registration only
09.00 - 11.00
Seminar on Japan Tourism Market
SECC - Sunflower Room, level 3
By invitation only
09.00 - 11.00
Seminar on “ASEAN Tourism Award”
Vien Dong Hotel, Dist.1, HCMC
By invitation only
12.00 - 13.00
Hosted Buyer & Media Luncheon
SECC - Exhibition Lobby
Hosted Buyers & Hosted Media
14.00 - 15.30
ITE HCMC Award
SECC - Exhibition Lobby
Winners & Hosted International Media
18.00 - 21.00
Laos Night by Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lao PDR
REX Hotel
By invitation only
18.30 - 21.00
HCMC Tourism Media Award Ceremony & ITE HCMC 2018 Thank you Party
Deutsches Haus Tower
“Hosted Buyers & Hosted Media Vietnamese Media”
Saturday, 08/9/2018 08.00
Hosted Buyers & Hosted Media depart for Post-Show Tours
08.30 - 12.00
Seminar on Advancing Vietnam Travel and tourism sector - Enhancing Data Driven Decision Making and Using Blockchain”
SECC - Meeting Room 2, Level 3
By invitation only
09.00 - 17.00
Exhibition opens for Visitors
SECC - Exhibition Lobby
Free entrance
11.00 - 17.00
Lucky Draw Program
SECC - Exhibition Lobby
Free entrance
Tourism Magazine of Ho Chi Minh City Show Daily for ITE 2018
Hosted Buyers & Hosted Media
❖ Content Censorship: Tourism Department of Ho Chi Minh City ❖ Carried out by: Tourism Magazine of Ho Chi Minh City ❖ Print at: Ho Chi Minh City Nhan Dan Newspaper printing house ❖ No 3, September 08th, 2018 ❖ License number: 107/GP-XBÀS, issued on 24/8/2018 (Department of Journalism, Ministry of Information and communication)
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