More than 500 firms from the travel, aviation, and hotel sectors from 30 countries and territories have registered to take part in the 2012 International Travel Expo HCM City (ITE HCMC).

The Four Countries - One Destination expo, to be held at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City's District 7 from September 13 to 15, has attracted 200 customers from major markets such as Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Southeast Asia, and North America.

Besides booths and conferences, this year's expo will also feature a special programme for outbound tour providers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Viet Nam.

There will be tourism-related cultural activities like Cambodia Night, Laos Night, and Malaysian art performances.-VNS