16-17 June 2026

IMTECAD 2026
The Inter-regional Meeting in Tourismbetween the Côte d'Azur and Da Nang
A Côte d'Azur and Da Nang forum for luxury tourism, creative destination design, fragrance experiences, training cooperation and field operations.
Aromas and luxury tourism
Côte d'Azur and Da Nang
Welcome to IMTECAD2026
The Inter-regional Meeting in Tourism between the Côte d'Azur and Da Nang (IMTECAD) 2026 is an international event dedicated to fostering cooperation in tourism development between the Côte d'Azur, France and Da Nang, Vietnam.
The conference aims to promote tourism, strengthen cultural exchange, and build sustainable partnerships between the two regions. IMTECAD 2026 serves as a dynamic platform for tourism stakeholders, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, explore innovative practices, and establish long-term collaborations.
Organizers
Co-organized by tourism, university and hospitality partners connecting Da Nang and the Côte d'Azur.







Conference Committees

Prof. Dr. STÉPHANE Ngo Mai
Vice-President for Ulysseus, Université Côte d'Azur

Dr. CAO Tri Dung
Chairman of the Da Nang Tourism Association

Prof. Franck Sosthé
Département Tourisme, EUR ELMI, Université Côte d'Azur

Mr. NGUYEN Duc Quynh
General Manager of Furama Resort Da Nang

Prof. Sylvain Antoniotti
Vice-President IDEX, Université Côte d'Azur

Pauline Archard
Université Côte d'Azur

Prof. Dr. Sc. LE Thanh Nhan
Director of Da Nang International Institute of Technology

Dr. DOAN Thi Ngoc Canh
Responsible for the E-tourism program

Ms. NGUYEN Thi Thu Thanh
Administrative Manager and International Cooperation, Da Nang International Institute of Technology

Dr. NGUYEN Thanh Tuan
Lecturer, University of Da Nang
June 16 - June 17, 2026
Agenda
Aromas and perfumes in tourism; luxury tourism16 June 2026
Aromas and Perfumes in TourismChairs: Sylvain Antoniotti and Nguyen Duc Quynh08:30 - 08:50Welcome
08:50 - 09:00Performance by students from the Da Nang Master's program in tourism
09:00 - 09:05Opening Ceremony, MC
09:05 - 09:20Presentation of the perfumes and aromas lab at UniCA, Sylvain Antoniotti
09:20 - 09:35Aromas and perfumes in Vietnam tourism, with video clip, Nguyen Duc Quynh
09:35 - 09:50Potential for Product Development from Natural Essential Oil Resources in Central Vietnam, Giang Thi Kim Lien
09:50 - 10:05Presentation of the Fragonard Group, Fragonard representative
10:05 - 10:20Presentation of the MENAS Vietnam Group, Pham Ngoc Loi
10:20 - 10:40Tea break
10:40 - 11:10Inter-regional collaboration panel: Sylvain Antoniotti, Fragonard representative, Christian Sinicropi, Nguyen Duc Quynh, Cao Tri Dung, Giang Thi Kim Lien
11:10 - 11:20Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for Collaboration: Fragonard representative, Nguyen Duc Quynh, Cao Tri Dung
11:20 - 11:25Conclusion, Sylvain Antoniotti
11:25 - 12:00Move to lunch
12:00 - 14:00Lunch
14:00 - 16:30Visit to Fragonard
16:30 - 17:00Back
17 June 2026
Luxury TourismChairs: Franck Sosthe and Cao Tri Dung08:30 - 09:00Welcome
09:00 - 09:05Opening Ceremony, MC
09:05 - 09:20Demand and requirements of Vietnamese customers for Nice, Cannes and Monaco luxury packages, Cao Tri Dung
09:20 - 09:35Specifics in managing a luxury hotel: The example of the Royal Riviera hotel in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Bruno Mercadal
09:35 - 09:50Applying technology, AI and innovation into luxury tourism segment development in Da Nang, Pham Ngoc Loi
09:50 - 10:05The role of a Tourist Office in promoting a prestigious territory: The case of the Grasse region, Pascal Brochiero
10:05 - 10:20Air connection for luxury packages between Côte d'Azur and Da Nang, Le Thi Kim Hanh
10:20 - 10:40Tea break
10:40 - 11:10Inter-regional collaboration panel: Franck Sosthe, Bruno Mercadal, Pascal Brochiero, Nguyen Duc Quynh, Cao Tri Dung, Pham Ngoc Loi
11:10 - 11:15Conclusion, Franck Sosthe
11:15 - 12:00Move to lunch
12:00 - 14:00Lunch
14:00 - 16:30Visit to the Royal Riviera Hotel, a five-star hotel in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
16:30 - 18:00Back
Sessions, Panels & Contributors
Chair / Aromas and perfumes in tourismProf. Sylvain Antoniotti
Panel Day 16 / Gastronomy and sensory tourismChef Christian Sinicropi
Panel Day 16 / Vietnam aromas in tourismMr. Nguyen Duc Quynh
Luxury tourism demandDr. Cao Tri Dung
Natural essential oil resourcesAssoc. Prof. Dr. Giang Thi Kim Lien
Panel Day 17 / Luxury hospitalityBruno Mercadal
Panel Day 17 / Destination developmentPascal Brochiero
AI and innovation in luxury tourismMr. Pham Ngoc Loi
Air connection for luxury packagesMs. Le Thi Kim Hanh
Chair / Master Tourism, ELMI, UniCAProf. Franck Sosthe
16 - 17 June 2026
Venue
Location: Nice, FranceLocation
Université Côte d'Azur, Avenue de Valrose, 06103 Nice CEDEX 2, France.

Avenue de Valrose, 06103 Nice CEDEX 2, France.
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