Int’l Travel Expo attracts tourism traders

thanhniennews.com

The Expo (ITE 2007) is themed “Three Countries, One Destination.”

Up to 180 exhibitors including tourism authorities, airlines, hotels, resorts, and travel operators from 11 countries and territories as well as 19 provinces and cities of Vietnam have filled 150 booths at Phu Tho Stadium.

Nguyen Thi Hong, Vice Chairwoman of the HCM City People’s Committee made a welcome speech at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Also present were the Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Anh Tuan, Cambodian Tourism Minister Thong Khon and Somphong Mongkhonvilay, Chairman of the Lao National Tourism Administration.

“Three Countries, One Destination is a marketing platform for Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. With support from Vietnam Airlines and with HCMC as the travel hub for this initiative, Indochina will definitely be a memorable tourist experience,” commented So Mara, Vice Secretary of State and Assistant to the Prime Minister and the Cambodia Tourism Bureau.

Bounma Phetsavong, Vice Minister of the Laos National Tourism Administration added, “We are heartened by this initiative as it not only will strengthen ties amongst these three countries but also will boost our economies.”

“This is a smart move as many tourists coming from the U.S. would normally spend 3 weeks or more in Asia. Thanks to this concerted effort, travel to Vietnam becomes more attractive by promoting two more beautiful Southeast Asian at the same time,” said Joe Mannix, general manager of United Airlines, one of the airlines to sponsor the event.

Tong Kim Minh, sales manager of the 450-hectare entertainment park Dai Nam Tourist World, told Thanh Nien, “Many foreign tour operators were surprised by our booth as they did not know Vietnam had such a big entertainment park. We have greeted more than 100 interested guests, a response I am happy with. We do not open until April 30 of next year so we are primarily taking this opportunity to get the word out on Dai Nam before the official opening.”

Richelle Nelson, a tour operator from Carlson Wagonlit Travel (USA), was impressed with the fair.

“I’ve found lots of useful information about travel in Vietnam as well as around the region,” she said.

“The travel company staffs are helpful, well trained and friendly. I’m so impressed with the growth of luxury accommodation in the region and I am pretty sure this will be the force that will push the whole industry upwards.” She went on to comment that the exhibition had given her many new tour ideas.

Printable Version | published Oct 09, 2007

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