{"id":21248,"date":"2025-09-08T16:29:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T09:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/vietnam-sourcing-expo-ite-hcmc-2025-connecting-experiencing-and-spreading-out\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T16:29:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T09:29:18","slug":"vietnam-sourcing-expo-ite-hcmc-2025-connecting-experiencing-and-spreading-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/en\/vietnam-sourcing-expo-ite-hcmc-2025-connecting-experiencing-and-spreading-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam Sourcing Expo &#038; ITE HCMC 2025: Connecting, Experiencing, and Spreading Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"768\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21235 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542760103_708981342158980_143855543294355147_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542760103_708981342158980_143855543294355147_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542760103_708981342158980_143855543294355147_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542760103_708981342158980_143855543294355147_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542760103_708981342158980_143855543294355147_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542760103_708981342158980_143855543294355147_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542760103_708981342158980_143855543294355147_n-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"813\">In September 2025, the SECC Exhibition Center in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City became an international meeting point with two major events: <strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"445\">Vietnam Sourcing Expo 2025<\/strong> \u2013 a trade exhibition gathering more than 500 booths in handicrafts, textiles, furniture, packaging, and green products; and <strong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"587\">ITE HCMC 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Vietnam\u2019s leading international tourism fair under the theme <em data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"693\">\u201cSustainable Travel, Vibrant Experience\u201d<\/em>, attracting hundreds of travel agencies, hotels, airlines, and tourism promotion organizations from around the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1184\">Amid this dynamic scene, <strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"917\">Maries proudly presented handcrafted products from Lepironia grass of Hue<\/strong> \u2013 rustic yet refined \u2013 as a representative of sustainability and Vietnam\u2019s cultural identity. For Maries, this was not only a chance for commercial connections, but also a special journey to share the values of Hue\u2019s handicraft heritage with international friends.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1278\"><strong>Vietnam Sourcing Expo 2025 \u2013 A Breakthrough Opportunity for Vietnamese Handicrafts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21237 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536283083_709549322102182_9092098696752738369_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536283083_709549322102182_9092098696752738369_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536283083_709549322102182_9092098696752738369_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536283083_709549322102182_9092098696752738369_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536283083_709549322102182_9092098696752738369_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536283083_709549322102182_9092098696752738369_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536283083_709549322102182_9092098696752738369_n-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21233 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542752099_708975945492853_5009527027960806962_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542752099_708975945492853_5009527027960806962_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542752099_708975945492853_5009527027960806962_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542752099_708975945492853_5009527027960806962_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542752099_708975945492853_5009527027960806962_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542752099_708975945492853_5009527027960806962_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/542752099_708975945492853_5009527027960806962_n-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1457\">Vietnam Sourcing Expo is known as one of the most important platforms for businesses aiming to export, with over 500 booths and hundreds of international buyers in attendance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1745\">In that vibrant setting, <strong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1521\">Maries \u2013 Lepironia Grass from Hue<\/strong> appeared with a modest booth yet carrying a very unique story. Each conical hat, each bag made from Lepironia grass attracted attention, sparking curiosity and appreciation from those encountering them for the first time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"983\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21213 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/541744049_1307733948030896_2156513500522565562_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/541744049_1307733948030896_2156513500522565562_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/541744049_1307733948030896_2156513500522565562_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/541744049_1307733948030896_2156513500522565562_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/541744049_1307733948030896_2156513500522565562_n-768x576.jpg 768w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6980168746321_14f5d1fcd9047a4cd4e5ff14557815d6-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6980168746321_14f5d1fcd9047a4cd4e5ff14557815d6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6980168746321_14f5d1fcd9047a4cd4e5ff14557815d6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6980168746321_14f5d1fcd9047a4cd4e5ff14557815d6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6980168746321_14f5d1fcd9047a4cd4e5ff14557815d6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6980168746321_14f5d1fcd9047a4cd4e5ff14557815d6-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6980168746321_14f5d1fcd9047a4cd4e5ff14557815d6-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1778\"><strong>Achievements at the Event<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"2570\">\n<li data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"2091\">\n<p data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"2091\"><strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1800\">Brand awareness<\/strong>: Compared to familiar materials like sedge or bamboo, visitors were intrigued by the unfamiliar Lepironia grass. This difference sparked curiosity, leading them to stay longer, listen to the story of Ph\u00f2 Tr\u1ea1ch craft village, and appreciate the unique handmade values that Maries delivers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2227\">\n<p data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2227\"><strong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2114\">Real connections<\/strong>: Numerous contacts were exchanged, opening opportunities for wholesale, distribution, and export partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2388\">\n<p data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2388\"><strong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2258\">Sales beyond expectation<\/strong>: Despite not having a large display, customers still chose to purchase directly, proving the genuine appeal of Hue handicrafts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2570\">\n<p data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2570\"><strong data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2413\">Special impression<\/strong>: The visits and compliments from diplomatic representatives served as a positive sign, affirming the potential of these products in international markets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2872\">Vietnam Sourcing Expo gave Maries the confidence that Vietnamese handicrafts truly have a place on the global export map. After the event, Maries aspires to expand its partner network, turning brief booth conversations into long-term contracts, so that Hue\u2019s products may reach many more countries.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1301\"><strong>ITE HCMC 2025 \u2013 Spreading the Image of Sustainable Tourism<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad3-4.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/542451168_768852462559190_4580832786773800829_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=W1a9Y4DBXiUQ7kNvwF39Ord&amp;_nc_oc=AdkTgCp-TnATD7RssBr-ylR1-ypcTxHTD2ONVVGhs3G10UOTRKsC3lVM7_H11iJP-T4&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad3-4.fna&amp;_nc_gid=u1UD2S4m8ZF0hkN0xu6oXg&amp;oh=00_AfbudGhtr-2StS7WIdVy5z8dLlyMQUzikHt0jqbtA9WKsQ&amp;oe=68C45209\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 \u200e9 ng\u01b0\u1eddi, c\u00e1i b\u1ee5c v\u00e0 \u200ev\u0103n b\u1ea3n cho bi\u1ebft '\u200e\u134e\u1218\u127d \u0e41\u0e39\u0e23\u0e21\u0e27\u0e34\u0e19\u0e35 \u0663 L\u1ec4 KHAI MAC H\u1ed8I CH\u01af DU LICH QU\u1ed0C T\u1ebe TH\u00c0NH PHO CH MINH L\u1ea6N TH\u01af 19 KI\u1ec6N K\u1ebeT N\u1ed0I CHU\u1edcI CUNG \u1ee8NG H\u00c0NG H\u00d3A QU\u1ed0C T\u1ebe&quot; DIEN\u0110AN UAT KH\u00c1UN\u0102M20 KHAU AM2025 HE2Mm NUNG ty04thang098ram202 THE OPENING CERE THE 19 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPO Ho VIET NAM INTERNATIONAL SO'\u30eaF \u05ea\u05e0\u05d9\u05e4\u05e4 AND NDEXPORTFORUM202 EXPORT FORUM 2025 HOCHAnCIRs 025 SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL IBRANT EXPERIENCE\u200e'\u200e\u200e\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21211 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6975378800695_5b5aceedf655ab4acb0849f34eceebda.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6975378800695_5b5aceedf655ab4acb0849f34eceebda.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6975378800695_5b5aceedf655ab4acb0849f34eceebda-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6975378800695_5b5aceedf655ab4acb0849f34eceebda-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6975378800695_5b5aceedf655ab4acb0849f34eceebda-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6975378800695_5b5aceedf655ab4acb0849f34eceebda-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6975378800695_5b5aceedf655ab4acb0849f34eceebda-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6975378800695_5b5aceedf655ab4acb0849f34eceebda-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/itehcmc.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AT_07197-scaled.jpg\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21203 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/544808626_1310105001127124_190651473487906914_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/544808626_1310105001127124_190651473487906914_n.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/544808626_1310105001127124_190651473487906914_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/544808626_1310105001127124_190651473487906914_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/544808626_1310105001127124_190651473487906914_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/544808626_1310105001127124_190651473487906914_n-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21207 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21205 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6978447696644_7390d21080a30a6eb7ddba266ad74684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6978447696644_7390d21080a30a6eb7ddba266ad74684.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6978447696644_7390d21080a30a6eb7ddba266ad74684-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6978447696644_7390d21080a30a6eb7ddba266ad74684-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6978447696644_7390d21080a30a6eb7ddba266ad74684-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6978447696644_7390d21080a30a6eb7ddba266ad74684-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/z6978447696644_7390d21080a30a6eb7ddba266ad74684-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"3214\">Unlike Vietnam Sourcing, <strong data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"2986\">ITE HCMC 2025<\/strong> is Vietnam\u2019s premier international tourism event, bringing together travel agencies, hotels, airlines, and tourism boards. This year\u2019s theme, <em data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3171\">\u201cSustainable Travel, Vibrant Experience\u201d<\/em>, is also the very spirit Maries pursues.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3247\"><strong>Achievements at the Event<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3881\">\n<li data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3399\">\n<p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3399\"><strong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3273\">Presence in tourism<\/strong>: Maries contributed to enriching the image of Vietnamese tourism with handicrafts deeply tied to culture and everyday life.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3708\">\n<p data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3708\"><strong data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3426\">Captivating visitors<\/strong>: Attendees stopped by the Maries booth not only for the eye-catching handmade designs but also for the novelty of Hue\u2019s Lepironia grass. For many, it was their very first time touching this material, and that tactile experience sparked both curiosity and affection for the brand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3881\">\n<p data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3881\"><strong data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3729\">Message shared<\/strong>: Maries\u2019 presence at ITE was not for immediate trade, but to emphasize that traditional handicrafts are also part of sustainable tourism experiences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"4159\">From ITE, Maries envisions that in the near future, Hue\u2019s handcrafted products will be found in hotels, resorts, and luxury accommodations \u2013 not only as souvenirs, but as cultural stories woven into the visitor experience, helping travelers connect more deeply with Vietnam.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2672\"><strong>Connecting Today, Reaching Further Tomorrow<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4625\">Both events at SECC have closed, yet the values they brought remain. At <strong data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4318\">Vietnam Sourcing Expo 2025<\/strong>, Maries found opportunities to expand collaborations, connect with wholesale partners, and affirm the position of Vietnamese handicrafts on the export map. At <strong data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4495\">ITE HCMC 2025<\/strong>, Maries blended into the vibrant picture of sustainable tourism, sharing Hue\u2019s craft heritage with the international community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4627\" data-end=\"4931\">The common ground of both events lies in <strong data-start=\"4668\" data-end=\"4688\">genuine presence<\/strong>: Maries was heard, recognized, and connected. Every curious glance, every handshake, every shared word has become motivation for us to continue the journey of bringing Hue\u2019s Lepironia grass \u2013 from a traditional craft village \u2013 to the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4933\" data-end=\"5153\">\ud83c\udf3f This journey has only just begun. 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