(Cinet)- An exhibition entitled “Innovative Sweden” will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 10-30 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Vietnam – Sweden diplomatic ties. Elenore Kanter, Deputy Head of Mission, Counsellor at the Swedish Embassy speaks at press conference of program “Innovative Sweden” on November 05. The exhibition aims to showcase Swedish innovations and creativity and facilitate an exchange of ideas between Sweden and Vietnam. Innovative Sweden is a touring exhibition which has travelled to over 20 destinations in the world. The groundbreaking high-tech innovations from Swedish start-up companies will be displayed in this exhibition, in four categories, such as ICT (Information and Communication Technology), Life Science, Clean Technology and Gaming. Innovations on display include most advanced technologies such as a leading-edge portable camera, ocular-controlled computer technology and learning physics through gaming. … [Read more...] about “Innovative Sweden” exhibition to be held in Ho Chi Minh City
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Nation’s largest tourism expo opens in Ho Chi Minh City
The 5th International Travel Expo, the largest annual tourism event in Vietnam, kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on Oct. 1. Dubbed “Three countries, One destination,” ITE HCMC 2009 pursues the target of building tourism products and services jointly provided by the trio of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia . Amidst a declining trend in global tourism, the organisers hope that the expo will serve as an ideal venue for 300 “buyers” and “sellers” from 28 countries and territories worldwide to set up partnership. According to the organisers, more than 1,500 meetings between “buyers” and “sellers” have already been scheduled through the online, automatic pre-scheduled appointment (PSA) system. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tran Chien Thang confirmed the resolve to promote the images of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, and bring their jointly-provided products to international friends. As … [Read more...] about Nation’s largest tourism expo opens in Ho Chi Minh City
International Tourism Exhibition 2010 in Ho Chi Minh City
(Cinet) - International Tourism Exhibition 2010 in Ho Chi Minh City with theme "Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam - Three countries, one destination" will officially open on 30th September at Sai Gon Exhibition & Conference Center in Phu My Hung, 7th District (Ho Chi Minh city). The exhibition is held on by Vietnam Department of Tourism in association with Ho Chi Minh city Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam National Trade Fair & Advertising Company-VINEXAD and IIR Exhibition Company. Not only tourism exhibition, direct meetings between buyers and sellers of tourism products and services, this event will also include ASEAN tourism investment forum, golf competition, tour for the press, buyersto get acquainted with international travel products ... The International Tourism Exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City will last from 30/9/2010 to 02/10/2010. … [Read more...] about International Tourism Exhibition 2010 in Ho Chi Minh City
China boosts tourism in Ho Chi Minh City
A seminar to promote China’s tourism in Ho Chi Minh City, themed “China-Vietnam Friendship Year, joining hands for tourism development”, was held on August 11. Addressing the function, attended by tourism officials from China’s Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan provinces, Chinese Consul General in HCMC Xu Ming Liang affirmed the significance of the development of tourism cooperation between Vietnam and China. Increased bilateral ties have contributed to boosting travel between the two countries, he said. Chinese tourists have accounted for a large number of visitors to Vietnam for years, Liang said, adding that thanks to improved living conditions, more and more Vietnamese people now have a chance to tour China. The deputy head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Nguyen Manh Cuong, emphasised the importance of the Vietnam-China friendship year 2010, which helps lift bilateral relations to a new height, including cooperation in tourism. The … [Read more...] about China boosts tourism in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam – Turkey tourism promotion seminar in Ho Chi Minh City
(Cinet) – Following the opening of Ho Chi Minh - Turkey flight path (transiting via Bangkok) in early 2011, the Turkey tourism industry continuously popularized its images in Ho Chi Minh City through Vietnam – Turkey Tourism Promotion Seminar taken place on June 28th, 2011 in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City is one of the dynamic, friendly and attractive destinations of Vietnam. The number of international visitors traveling to the City makes up 62% of total foreign arrivals coming to Vietnam, of which the Europe market share occupies nearly 40% and is subjects with their high expenditure level. Meanwhile, Istanbul is the most special city in the world located at the geographical position of both Asian and European continents. Due to the opening of Ho Chi Minh - Turkey flight path and Vietnam – Turkey tourism promotion seminar, Ho Chi Minh tourism industry has more interesting places for visitors to discover new lands with plentiful culture brimmed over the … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Turkey tourism promotion seminar in Ho Chi Minh City