Association for the Culture and Tourism of Vietnam in Europe

About VNCT

  • 8 Members
    currently active
  • 8 Events
    since 2025
  • 4 Travel trade fairs
    at international level
  • 5 Countries
    in Europe
  • 28 Partners
    by our side

The shared home
of Vietnamese tourism

VNCT (Association for the Culture and Tourism of Vietnam in Europe) is a non-profit organisation and a bridge between Vietnam and the European continent: we facilitate collaboration between institutions, businesses and citizens, alongside the Vietnam Cultural Centre in France (CCV).

VNCT is an association under the French law of 1901, with its headquarters in Paris. Its members — businesses, individuals, organisations… — work in tourism and culture and join forces for a lasting, regular presence on the B2B and B2C markets in Europe.

Where
Europe, France and Vietnam
When
All year round – over several yearsRegularity – continuity – sustainability
Who with
Individuals, businesses, provincial departments of culture and tourism, tourist offices, professional associations…

Mission and vision

One shared direction for all members: professionalism, ambition, consistency and sustainability.

  • Vietnamese and Bulgarian delegates at the Vietnam – Bulgaria Tourism Forum 2026, co-organised by VNCT

    Mission

    To foster cultural exchange, promote sustainable tourism and strengthen economic and social ties between Vietnam and Europe.

  • Young woman in a white áo dài and conical hat gazing at the Meridian Gate of the Imperial City of Hue at sunset

    Vision

    To make Vietnam a leading cultural and tourism destination in Europe, showcasing the country's rich heritage and modern dynamism.

Our strategy

  • The ancient town of Hoi An with its strings of lanterns

    Digitalisation

    Creating next-generation interactive platforms to share Vietnam's cultural richness and tourist destinations with the whole world.

  • Travellers kayaking amid the nature of Phong Nha

    Sustainability

    Promoting responsible tourism and development projects that directly benefit local communities, while preserving the natural heritage.

  • Vietnamese and French businesses in discussion at a VNCT event

    Partnerships

    Concluding cooperation agreements with European tour operators, museums, universities and chambers of commerce in the European Union.

  • Ribbon-cutting to open the Vietnam stand at the Foire de Paris

    Major events

    Organising cultural festivals, investment seminars and exhibitions of Vietnamese art in Europe's major capitals.

VNCT's main fields of activity

  • Performer in a red áo dài playing the t’rưng with the orchestra at the Vietnamese Culture and Tourism Day concert in Skopje, 2026

    Cultural and tourism events

    Taking part directly in cultural and tourism events, and co-organising them.

  • B2B meetings around a table decorated with the Vietnamese flag at the IFTM Top Resa trade fair, Paris 2025

    B2B matchmaking

    Facilitating B2B matchmaking between businesses at the cultural and tourism events organised by VNCT in Europe.

  • Delegation of Vietnamese businesses in front of the VIETNAM stand at the FITUR 2026 trade fair, Madrid

    Professional activities

    • Trade fair participation and B2B emailing
    • Press relations
    • Organising events and webinars
    • Launching new destinations
    • Business partnerships / Indochina, creating small-group tours for individual travellers with members…
  • “Vietnam Day” leaflets and dolls in áo dài at the Vietnamese Culture and Tourism Day in Skopje, 2026

    Promotional activities

    • Website, leaflets and social media to communicate about tourism in Vietnam and about our members
    • Taking part in consumer events (B2C)

Trusted partners for your trip

Agencies, accommodation, cruises, restaurants: businesses that know Vietnam and are used to welcoming European travellers. VNCT member businesses are marked with a specific label.

Members

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Board of directors and Executive board

The Association's activities, budget and organisation are decided by the members and the Executive board, with the support of a back office.

Portrait of Lê Y Linh, President

Alone we go faster; together we go further.

LÊ Y LINH President of VNCT "Alone, we go faster; together, we go further." The Association for the Culture and Tourism of Vietnam in Europe (Vietnam Culture & Tourism in Europe -VNCT), in collaboration with the Vietnam Cultural Centre in France - Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (CCV), aims to build a common home bringing together Vietnamese businesses and organisations, in order to promote Vietnamese tourism professionally and widely. The activities of VNCT and the CCV, as an extension of the activities of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, aim to increase the presence of Vietnam’s image in many European markets, at various times and places. These efforts help to build lasting influence and ensure a stronger presence for Vietnamese tourism in the face of competition from other destinations on the European market.

Lê Y Linh President
  • Lê Thị Diễm Hằng

    Vice-President of VNCT

  • Thái Thành Thiêm

    Vice-President of VNCT

  • Nguyễn Ngọc Toản

    Executive BoardBoard of Directors

  • Nguyễn Thị Vân Anh

    Board of Directors

  • Trịnh Việt Dũng

    Board of Directors

  • Đào Thị Thuỳ Linh

    Board of Directors

  • Lê Văn Kiên

    Board of Directors

  • Phan Trọng Thắng

    Board of Directors

The Association's responsibilities

Three commitments from VNCT — to its members, to the European public and to the authorities of the host country.

  1. To defend the interests of its members.

  2. To promote Vietnam's tourism and culture in Europe, drawing on the expertise of its members in Vietnam and in Europe.

  3. To comply with all administrative and legal procedures and regulations applicable to associations, in line with the requirements of the local authorities.