Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver participates in organizing Vancouver International Travel Expo VITEXPO 2026
WVR - On October 10, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver participated in organizing the 9th Vancouver International Travel Expo (VITEXPO 2026) with its own booth, thereby introducing the image of Vietnam, its people, and tourism potential to the public, travel businesses in British Columbia, and other countries participating in the expo.
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| The Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver participates in organizing the 9th Vancouver International Travel Expo. (Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver) |
The Vancouver International Travel Expo is held annually at the Vancouver Convention Centre and is one of the largest travel events in Western Canada.
This year, the expo marks its 9th edition with a larger scale than previous years, gathering over 200 participants from various countries and territories, including tourism promotion agencies, airlines, travel companies, hotels, resorts, and cruise lines, attracting a large number of visitors.
Promoting the Image of Vietnam – A safe, friendly, and attractive destination
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| The Consulate General consistently emphasizes that Vietnam is a safe, friendly, and culturally rich destination. (Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver) |
At the expo, the booth of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver attracted significant attention from visitors. Through publications, images, and promotional videos, the Consulate General staff directly introduced visitors to Vietnam's prominent destinations such as Ha Long Bay, Hoi An Ancient Town, the ancient capital of Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, along with its diverse culture, rich cuisine, and the friendly, hospitable Vietnamese people.
In discussions with visitors, the Consulate General consistently emphasized that Vietnam is a safe, friendly, and culturally rich destination, while expressing the hope that more Canadians, especially those from British Columbia, will explore and experience Vietnam.
The Consulate General also informed the public and local businesses about Vietnam's policies facilitating international tourists, including the issuance of electronic visas (e-visas) valid for up to 90 days, allowing for single or multiple entries for citizens of all countries and territories, along with direct flights between Vancouver and Ho Chi Minh City, making travel between the two countries increasingly convenient.
Cultural diplomacy – The Vietnamese cultural imprint on the Expo stage
Contributing to the richness of the expo's program, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver presented an artistic dance performance to the song “Hello Vietnam”. The graceful and emotive performance depicted a beautiful, hospitable Vietnam, receiving warm applause from numerous visitors, helping to spread affection and interest from Canadian and international friends towards Vietnam and its people.
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| Female delegates gracefully dressed in Vietnamese ao dai and conical hats. (Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver) |
Connecting businesses, promoting tourism cooperation
On the sidelines of the expo, Consul General Phan Kieu Thu and staff of the Consulate General engaged with businesses, travel companies, and travel agencies in British Columbia to understand the travel needs and trends of Canadians, while encouraging businesses to develop more products and tours to Vietnam. Many visitors to the Vietnamese booth expressed interest in Vietnam as a new, culturally rich, and cost-effective destination; many indicated they have plans or are planning to visit Vietnam soon.
Participation in the Vancouver International Travel Expo 2026 is part of a series of cultural diplomacy activities, promoting the country's image and tourism by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver in 2026, contributing to enhancing Vietnam's image in Western Canada, fostering people-to-people exchanges, and strengthening multifaceted friendly and cooperative relations between Vietnam and Canada.
(Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver, Canada)
