The 19th ITE HCMC in 2025 and Sustainable Tourism

In the context of increasingly deep global integration, Vietnam’s tourism industry is presented with great opportunities for further growth. ITE HCMC 2025 for tourism businesses is not only a gathering place for policymakers, travel agencies, and hotels, but also a strategic platform for promoting sustainable tourism—an inevitable trend in today’s modern world. In this article, we will explore the significance of ITE HCMC 2025’s theme, activities that are related to sustainable tourism, and strategies to fully leverage the opportunities that this event offers. These efforts aim to enhance brand visibility, expand partner networks, and contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

ITE HCMC 2025 and sustainable tourism is a timely and relevant theme, reflecting Vietnam’s tourism sector’s strong commitment to building an environmentally friendly image and prioritizing local communities. This is not only a long-term development strategy, but also a declaration to international visitors of the industry’s social responsibility. In this section, we will analyze the significance of the theme, the objectives, and the implementation approaches that align with global trends.

ITE 2025 Press Conference

I. Interview with the Leader of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on the Significance of ITE HCMC 2025’s Theme

The 19th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City – ITE HCMC 2025, a key international tourism event in Vietnam and the region, will take place at SECC. With the core theme of “Sustainable Travel, Vibrant Experience”, this year’s ITE underscores a strong commitment to responsible tourism development. The theme not only demonstrates alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the criteria set by the World Tourism Organization, but also reflects the strategic direction of Vietnam’s tourism industry – a spearhead of the national economy.

In the framework of International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2025, event activities will focus on raising awareness of sustainable tourism and encouraging the development and innovation of green tourism products and services to meet the increasingly diverse demands of travelers. The ultimate goal is to effectively tap into local economic potential while protecting the environment, preserving cultural identity, and ensuring social equity.

A key highlight will be the First Session of the 12th TPO General Assembly (High-Level Forum), scheduled to take place on September 4th, 2025, which will focus in-depth on sustainable tourism development. ITE HCMC 2025 is expected to serve as a dynamic platform that not only attracts tourists but also promotes responsible tourism throughout the region.

ITE HCMC 2025 also stands as a major international tourism event of 2025, offering golden opportunities for international tourism networking in 2025. International hosted buyers and tourism businesses will have the opportunity to engage in targeted B2B tourism meetings in 2025. This travel B2B event in Vietnam is an ideal venue to find tourism partners, expand networks, and foster effective business collaboration.

In addition to the ITE HCMC 2025 event, Ho Chi Minh City has clearly outlined strategic directions. Mr. Le Truong Hien Hoa, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, shared the following key objectives for advancing sustainable tourism development:

1. Developing Green Tourism: Prioritize the exploitation of potential ecological tourism destinations (Can Gio, Cu Chi, suburban areas), promote community-based agricultural tourism, develop green tourism products within the urban core, and encourage the application of environmentally friendly technologies.
2. Developing Cultural and Historical Tourism: Focus on preserving and restoring heritage sites, leveraging traditional cultural values, and creating diverse cultural tourism products that offer rich experiential value.
3. Enhancing Human Resource Quality: Emphasize training a professional tourism workforce with a deep understanding of sustainable tourism principles.
4. Strengthening Connectivity and Cooperation: Promote sustainable inter-regional tourism that connects with neighboring provinces, expand international cooperation to learn best practices and attract visitors, while facilitating public-private partnerships for joint development.

Through the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City and these strategic development priorities, Ho Chi Minh City reaffirms its pioneering role in shaping the future of the tourism sector towards sustainability, delivering lasting value to travelers, communities, and the environment alike.

II. The significance of the ITE HCMC 2025 theme – Sustainable development orientation for Vietnam’s tourism industry

1. Enhancing the awareness of sustainable tourism among the business community

The theme of ITE HCMC 2025 focuses on enhancing awareness of sustainable tourism within the business community, considering it a core element for long-term development. The event encourages businesses and service providers to clearly recognize their responsibility in linking business operations with environmental and cultural preservation. The expo provides opportunities to showcase green products, energy-saving technologies, and waste reduction solutions, helping enterprises meet traveler demands and build sustainable brands.

2. Promoting international cooperation in green tourism

ITE HCMC 2025 also expands international cooperation in the field of green tourism. The event gathers stakeholders from multiple countries, creating opportunities to exchange experiences and share successful models of sustainable tourism development. The B2B meetings will facilitate finding partners, expanding networks, and promoting green tourism projects, thereby enhancing the position of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

3. Benefits of sustainable tourism for local economic development

This theme also reflects a commitment to sustainable local economic development. Sustainable tourism guides the rational exploitation of resources, preventing degradation and preserving culture. At the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2025, provinces and tourism businesses will have the opportunity to introduce projects and products related to community-based tourism and ecotourism, raising awareness about responsible tourism. This aligns with global trends, attracting international visitors, promoting related industries, and ensuring long-term benefits for local communities.

Seminar on Net Zero Tourism Practice Database and Criteria in 2024

III. Seize international tourism connection opportunities in 2025

The theme of Sustainable Tourism at “ITE HCMC 2025” reflects the tourism sector’s aspiration toward a sustainable and comprehensive future, centered on people and nature. Setting this goal is not only a long-term development strategy but also a commitment from the entire industry to the international community regarding social responsibility, environmental protection, and contributing to enhancing Vietnam’s tourism competitiveness on the international tourism map.