What VDES does

VDES (Virtual Desire Events) is a Vietnamese two-sided online marketplace that connects event planners with venues and event-service providers. The platform catalogues 1,000+ venue listings and 850+ wedding and event-service brands, with coverage spanning Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Khanh Hoa, Binh Duong, Ba Ria Vung Tau, Lam Dong, and other Vietnamese provinces. Its core offering is structured venue discovery, supplier browsing, and quick-quote requests, accessible via a web-based portal. The company organizes the annual Vietnam Wedding Week Online campaign in partnership with Marry and YeH, and operates the WEX WeddingExpo event format.

The platform serves individual consumers planning weddings, family events, and personal celebrations, as well as corporate clients arranging conferences, training sessions, and team events. On the supply side, it aggregates independent venues, wedding service brands (photography, décor, attire, planning), and premium hotel properties including Renaissance Riverside, Novotel Saigon, Hotel Equatorial, LOTTE Hotel Saigon, and Vinpearl Landmark 81 (a Marriott-affiliated property). The marketplace monetizes through listing fees, partner program onboarding, and event-based commercial collaborations with featured suppliers and hotels. The business is registered as a Vietnamese joint-stock company headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City.

VDES positions itself as a discovery and lead-generation layer rather than a transactional booking platform. Pricing and contract terms are not publicly disclosed, and revenue mechanics appear to combine free tier listings with promoted or partner-tier placements. Geographic footprint is concentrated within Vietnam, and the company has no documented international operations, acquisitions, or product lines beyond its event-services marketplace core.

Name

VDES

Legal name

Công ty CP Virtual Desire Events

Website

https://vdes.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VDES is a Vietnamese two-sided online marketplace connecting event planners with 1,000+ venues and 850+ wedding and event-service brands across Vietnam, serving both individual celebrations and corporate events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue and Service Marketplace

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Monetization & Sponsorship Tech (Virtual Booth Leads, Ads, Sponsored Sessions) (THAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Event venue marketplace
• Wedding planning platform
• Venue booking service
• Event service directory
• Corporate event spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Marketplace Commission: VDES operates as a two-sided marketplace connecting customers with event venues and service providers. Revenue is generated through transaction facilitation, taking a commission or referral fee from partners when bookings or quotes result in confirmed events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VDES (Virtual Desire Events) operates a web-based two-sided marketplace platform that connects event planners and individuals with event venues (hotels, convention centers, restaurants, villas) and service providers (photographers, videographers, decorators, bridal wear) across Vietnam. The platform enables users to search, compare, and request quotes from multiple providers, while partners list their venues and services for discovery.

Product overview

VDES (Virtual Desire Events) operates a unified event venue and service marketplace platform connecting users with event venues and service providers in Vietnam. The core VDES Platform serves as the central hub for venue and service listings, with specialized categories for weddings, corporate events, conferences, training sessions, and family gatherings. The platform features a Partner Program for venues and service providers to list their offerings, a Quick Quote module for instant price inquiries, and promotional campaigns such as the Vietnam Wedding Week Online 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VDES Online Marketplace Platform Central online marketplace platform enabling users to discover, compare, and request quotes for event venues and service providers across Vietnam. Covers weddings, corporate events, conferences, family celebrations, and training events.
• Venue Listings Searchable venue directory with over 1,000 listings across hotels, restaurants, convention centers, wedding halls, and co-working spaces in Vietnam. Includes detailed photos, capacity, and pricing information.
• Service Provider Directory Directory of 850+ wedding and event service providers including photographers, videographers, makeup artists, decorators, bridal wear designers, and catering services in Vietnam.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 850 wedding brands onboarded to platform
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Renaissance Riverside Hotel SaigoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Premium 5-star hotel venue partner featured prominently on the platform. Offers multiple event spaces including Atrium Lounge (207 sqm, up to 150 guests), Grand Mê Linh (200 guests), and Liquid Sky Bar. Featured as a top venue recommendation.
• Novotel Saigon CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hotel venue partner offering conference and wedding spaces. Features Champagne+Bordeaux hall (450 sqm, up to 450 guests standing) and other meeting rooms. Listed with exclusive brand offers on the platform.
• Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh CitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International brand hotel partner with multiple event spaces. Features Sài Gòn Ballroom (1,300 sqm, up to 1,250 guests), Sài Gòn 1, Sài Gòn 2, Sài Gòn 3, and other meeting rooms. Offers corporate and wedding event capabilities.
• LOTTE Hotel SaigoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20255-star LOTTE Legend Saigon hotel partner. Features Emerald Room (up to 650 guests), Sapphire Ballroom, Garden (up to 500 guests), and Poolside venues. Offers luxury wedding and event services with exclusive promotions.
• Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph CollectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Premium Marriott-affiliated hotel partner at Vinhomes Central Park. Features 4 event spaces including Grand Sài Gòn (1,500 guests), Rosa, Perla, Marrone, and Blu rooms. Maximum capacity 1,500 guests.
• PMN CoutureminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wedding dress designer and supplier partner. Located at 384 Nguyễn Kiệm, Phú Nhuận, HCM. Offers custom wedding dresses ranging from 10,000,000 VND to 35,000,000 VND.
• Min TeamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wedding photography and videography services provider. Located at 50a/43 Đỗ Tấn Phong, Phú Nhuận, HCM. Offers services ranging from 14,300,000 VND to 22,200,000 VND.
• 2AproductionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wedding media and cinematography services partner. Specializes in documentary-style wedding photography with emotional storytelling approach. Located at 31 Phan Huy Ích, P.15, Q.Tân Bình, HCM. Services range from 2,500,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND.
• AGAPE WEDDINGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wedding decoration and floral arrangement services partner. Established since 2015, offering gia tiên decoration, fruit displays, flower arrangements, and venue styling. Located at 28/53 Lương Thế Vinh, Tân Thới Hoà, HCM. Services range from 7,000,000 VND to 70,000,000 VND.
• Bella Riva RestaurantminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Event venue partner with riverside setting inspired by Hội An and Mediterranean aesthetics. Located at 55 An Phú, An Khánh, HCM. Features Riva hall with up to 300 guests. Pricing at 5,599,000 VND.
• Vietnam Wedding Week Online 2025flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Major annual wedding industry event in collaboration with Marry and YeH. Features over 850 wedding brands, exclusive promotions, discounts, and gifts. Platform serves as the e-commerce marketplace for the event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Zola: Zola is a wedding planning platform that combines a vendor marketplace (venues, photographers, registries) with planning tools. Comparable to VDES in serving the wedding discovery-and-booking journey end-to-end.
• Weddingku: Weddingku is an Indonesian wedding marketplace connecting couples with venues, photographers, and decorators. Strong regional parallel given Southeast Asian cultural context and the prominence of wedding ceremony events.
• Tagvenue: Tagvenue is a venue marketplace operating in the UK, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, listing event spaces for corporate events, weddings, and parties. Comparable venue-booking marketplace model relevant to VDES's multi-vertical event positioning.
• The Knot Worldwide: The Knot (formerly WeddingWire/The Knot Worldwide) is the dominant global wedding vendor marketplace, connecting couples with venues, photographers, decorators, and other suppliers. Closest analog to VDES's two-sided wedding marketplace model.
• Bridestory: Bridestory is Southeast Asia's largest wedding vendor marketplace, headquartered in Indonesia. Closest regional comparable to VDES by geography, customer segment (SE Asian couples), and marketplace-vendor model.
• Bridebook: Bridebook is a UK wedding venue and supplier marketplace founded in 2013, serving couples planning weddings with venue discovery, supplier listings, and planning tools. Comparable business model and category focus.
• Peerspace: Peerspace operates a marketplace for hourly event venue rentals across corporate events, weddings, and gatherings. Comparable to VDES's venue-centric marketplace model and "Book event spaces" positioning.
• Marry: Marry is a Vietnamese wedding platform identified as a co-organizer of Vietnam Wedding Week Online 2025 (alongside VDES). Direct local competitor and partnership peer in the Vietnamese wedding marketplace segment.
• Splacer: Splacer is a venue booking marketplace focused on unique event spaces for meetings, productions, and gatherings. Comparable to VDES in curating distinctive event venues for specific event categories.

Broad incumbents

• Eventbrite: Eventbrite is a global event ticketing and management platform that overlaps with VDES in the events discovery and organization space, but is broader in scope (ticketed events of all sizes) rather than wedding/MICE-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=cp1PKjqJ7I8&feature=youtu.be
• Facebookfacebook.com/VirtualDesireEvent
• Instagraminstagram.com/vdes.vn

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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