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Five good reasons to visit Monaco this autumn

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With so many things to see and do packed into its two square kilometres, Monaco is a year round destination!  Here are five great reasons to visit Monaco this autumn.

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2024 Maritz FAM TRIP
The Monaco Convention Bureau and DCI, its representative office in the United States, hosted a Maritz educational tour from 8 to 12 July 2024. 
Imex Frankfurt 2024

The Monaco Convention Bureau and its partners were at IMEX 2024 in Frankfurt (Germany) from 14 to 16 May 2024.  

 
Celebrating 150 years of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Cellars!
Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is organising a series of exclusive events to mark the 150th anniversary of the Cellars at the Hôtel de Paris.
Heavent Meetings Cannes 2024

The Monaco Convention Bureau and its partners were at Heavent Meetings in Cannes on 26, 27, and 28 March.  

 
Mobile coverage for all in the Principality from 5 March!

From 5 March, all French mobile customers (with the operators Bouygues, SFR, and Free) will be able to use the “Monaco Telecom” network while in the Principality.

 
Monaco named Europe’s second best destination!
The Principality has just been voted among Europe’s top destinations for 2024 in a poll of more than one million travellers by the tourism website European Best Destinations.
 
Monaco Convention Bureau attends the MCE Central & Eastern European Forum 2024 / Europe Congress.

The Monaco Convention Bureau was in Salzburg, Austria from 4 to 6 February for the MCE Central & Eastern European Forum, organised by Europe Congress. 

 
The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe meets in Barcelona.

The Monaco Convention Bureau was in Barcelona on 25 and 26 January 2024 for the latest meeting of the Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe. 

 
The Tourist & Convention Authority launches its “Sustainable Event Planner’s Guide”

Designed specifically for event planners, this new resource contains a range of practical solutions to help them significantly reduce the carbon footprint of their events. 

 
All eyes on the Monte-Carlo Rally!
All set for the 92nd Monte-Carlo Rally? The world’s top drivers are in their starting blocks and ready to race!
 
The Café de Paris Monte-Carlo has re-opened!
The most iconic place in Monaco opened its doors once more on 14 November! Let’s take a look inside the new-look Café de Paris Monte-Carlo.
 
Get your sporting fix at Sportel Monaco!
The leading sports media and tech convention is coming to Monaco from 23 to 25 October. The hugely popular Sportel Awards will take place in the run-up to the main convention.
 
The Monaco Yacht Show is the Place to Sea!
The most hotly anticipated event of the yachting calendar returns to Port Hercule from 27 to 30 September!
 
New offers available on the MONAPASS app!
Monapass, the one-stop shop for purchasing tickets in Monaco, now offers an even wider selection so you explore the Principality with a single pass!
 
The Visit Monaco logo featured on the AS Monaco Football Club home shirt!
Visit Monaco, the official brand of the Tourist and Convention Authority, will be visible on the front of the home shirt worn by the players of the Principality's football team during the 2023-2024 season! This partnership between two important Monegasque organisations aims to raise the Principality's profile as an attractive destination.
 
Le salon Ever Monaco fête ses 18 ans cette année !
La 18-ème édition du salon EVER Monaco ouvrira ses portes les 11 et 12 mai prochain. Cette année encore, l’accent est mis sur le caractère voulu durable de nos déplacements quotidiens.
Unique – Legendary – Diverse: The Tourist & Convention Authority's new marketing campaign in three words.
In front of 200 guests at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo on 21 March, the director of the Tourist & Convention Authority, Guy Antognelli, looked back at the last year in tourism for the Principality and unveiled the new marketing campaign. 
 
Environmentally sustainable tourism initiatives in Monaco
As part of its proactive policy, the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority is committed to several environmentally sustainable initiatives, relying on its newly created CSR department and essential support from agencies of the Prince’s Government, including the Mission for Energy Transition. Here’s the lowdown on five practical measures for a more environmentally-friendly future.
 
The MAGIC of Japanese pop culture is coming to the Principality this weekend!
Monaco is open to all cultures, and on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco will be celebrating Japanese pop culture by hosting the sixth edition of MAGIC: Monaco Anime Game International Conference!
 
Monaco Smart Yacht
The latest essential meeting of the yachting industry, showcasing the newest solutions and groundbreaking technologies to protect the environment and inspire positive change.
 
Four new restaurants for a mouthwatering stay in the Principality
The Principality has no shortage of idyllic restaurants to ensure your stay on the beautiful Mediterranean coast is a delicious one in every way. And now there is more choice than ever when it comes to experiencing that unique Monegasque 'art de vivre', with brand new concept eateries opening at the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo and Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer.
 
The Yacht Club de Monaco celebrates its 70th anniversary!
The institution occupies a unique place in the international yachting world, and this year marks the 70th anniversary of its creation. The coming season is brimming with special events and activities at the Yacht Club de Monaco, which proudly flies the flag for top-level sport, the environment, sailing and maritime heritage.
 
Monaco says no to plastic waste!
The Prince's Government is moving forward with its policy of "zero single-use plastics by 2030" by introducing two new measures, which officially came into force on 1 January 2023. 
 
News about bus services in the Principality
The start of the new year saw the end of the trial phase of free bus travel in the Principality that began on 3 October.
 
2022, A Prestige Year for the Monegasque Hotel Trade
We look back at a 2022 packed with awards and celebrations for Monaco's hotel industry, which continues to shine on the international stage.
 
Venturi aims for the Moon!
NASA has unveiled plans to return to the Moon in the near future and Venturi could be on board ! The Monegasque firm will be putting forward a nex model of lunar rover in response to a call for tenders launched by the US space agency.
 
Monaco's Tourist and Convention Authority signs the Glasgow Declaration
Following the publication of its White Paper on sustainable tourism, the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority has signed the Glasgow Declaration on climate action. Here are three questions and answers with everything you need to know! 
 
Major new project in the Fontvieille district
Fontvieille shopping centre marked its 30th anniversary on 20 November.  Popular with locals and visitors alike, the mall is set to enter an exciting new era in the next few years, reshaping the face of the Principality. 
 
The Monaco F1 Grand Prix renewed until 2025
On 20 September 2022, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) unveiled the calendar for the 2023 season and renewed the Monaco Grand Prix until 2025!
 
Focus on four sustainable initiatives in the Principality
Monaco's commitment to sustainable development is reflected in practical measures, from waste management to soft mobility.  Here are just four examples of the many sustainable initiatives adopted in the Principality.
 
The Tourist and Convention Authority creates a CSR division
The Tourist and Convention Authority recently announced the creation of a CSR division. We spoke to Estelle Antognelli, the head of the new unit.
 
The Grimaldi Forum is set to grow in 2025!
An iconic part of the local events landscape, from 2025 the Grimaldi Forum Monaco will benefit from a hugely ambitious project, with six hectares of land set to be added to the Principality !
 
A New Home for the Cars Collection of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco
The collection of classic cars was previously on public display at the Terrasses de Fontvieille since 1993. It is now in a new home at 54 route de la Piscine, on a circuit that's instantly recognisable for car enthusiasts!
 
GDS Index
Malgré une année 2020 compliquée et un secteur du tourisme particulièrement touché, la Destination Monaco a décidé de répondre à l’intégralité du benchmark annuel du Global Destination Sustainability Index*.
EVER ~ 15° Édition
First Post-epidemic Covid19 international show in the Principality of Monaco
Heavent Meetings ~ 2020
News ~ Heavent Metings 2020
MICE Safe
Monaco gets ready for tomorrow's business travel.
Monaco Safe
To mark the launch of the "Monaco Safe" label, the Tourist and Convention Authority, the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, and Monaco's Welcome Office presented a new film at the Novotel Monte-Carlo, to promote the Principality as a safe and worry-free destination during the health crisis.
Postcards from the Principality
A multicultural destination with an impressive reputation that offers associations high standards alongside eco-friendly facilities and stunning views, Monaco has been working hard to consolidate its position as a destination of excellence and expertise. Time has come to write about the latest novelties of a destination which seems to never stand still.
Standing Apart as Global Host to International Associations
Monaco is a good place to consider some of the most pressing questions impacting global associations. With a breadth of options, superior services, and a pristine environment, Monaco sets the stage for inspired conversations and collaborations. At the centre of these conversations is the Grimaldi Forum where international associations often come once for a congress - and then come back.
Making Good on Green Promises
Monaco is steadfastly stepping beyond its reputation as a playground for the rich and beautiful to take its rightful position as a leader in the global fight for a more sustainable and healthy planet.
There is a storied and adventurous history behind its dedication to cleaner oceans and air, which is today available for all to see who enter the pristine seaside country.
Transition Forum Monaco
Monaco? Most of us will immediately think of enormous wealth and waste of resources – and certainly not their considerate use. However, the Principality of Monaco advocates sustainability and plans to have achieved climate neutrality by 2050.
E-Formula for success.
CMW hears about glamour and graft, as well as digitalisation and influencer marketing from Sandrine Camia, Deputy General Director of the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority
Making Good on Green Promises
Monaco is steadfastly stepping beyond its reputation as a playground for the rich and beautiful to take its rightful position as a leader in the global fight for a more sustainable and healthy planet. 
Monaco marches on
Monaco, the most densely populated sovereign state in the world, is living proof that good things do indeed come in small packages. The principality, which could fit into London’s Hyde Park, is developing rapidly, using land reclamation in order to expand and grow.
Monaco's 5-year plan delivers results
The Monaco Convention Bureau decided to tackle head-on the issue of perceived high-end rates for its MICE products five years ago, launching a campaign designed to appeal to a wider international MICE market. The Principality’s international competitiveness improved as a result, with group business growing to 26% of all tourism.
Monaco, a progressive Principality
Principality is emerging as a champion in fields like finance, medical, IT, sustainability and innovation—and has the infrastructure and meeting success to prove it.....
Healthcare congresses Destination
Monaco can ensure that medical ethics are respected...
Congrès médicaux, conformité à tous les étages avec MedTech Europe.
Les congrès médicaux sont étroitement encadrés par la loi, mais pas seulement. À travers son code éthique professionnelle, l’organisation MedTech Europe impose une démarche d’autorégulation à ses membres. Avec des répercussions sur l’ensemble du secteur
Monaco, la Principauté de la mer
Prix prestigieux, casino légendaire, glamour de la famille princière… la notoriété de la minuscule cité-État est inversement proportionnelle à sa taille. Forte d’infrastructures hors pair, Monaco mise sur ses pôles d’excellence pour asseoir sa légitimité dans le MICE.
La Principauté de la démesure
C’est le 2e plus petit état indépendant au monde mais son PIB est l’un des plus élevés de la planète. À côté des banques, du secteur médical et des nouvelles technologies, le tourisme assure de confortables revenus à la Principauté, notamment grâce au Mice.
Explore Monaco in augmented reality
Discover the Principality of Monaco in augmented reality today with the CardMap app
The One Monte Carlo district
With the opening of the new One Monte-Carlo district, the Monte-Carlo Shopping mall is set for a new lease of life as the Riviera's most exclusive retail experience. 
Business Tourism: SEPC in Monaco
The "Professional Sustainable Event Certificate" organised for the first time in Europe by the Events Industry Council will take place in Monaco from 28 to 30 March.
Ocean Week
The Principality is once again gearing up to preserve the oceans.
Bid to have Mediterranean Alps included on the UNESCO heritage list
From Thursday 13 to Friday 21 September, as part of the application to have the "Mediterranean Alps" included on UNESCO's world heritage list, two experts - a geologist and a naturalist - came to see the eight sites that make up the candidate area, which extends across borders.
Monaco Private Label 2018 Annual Summit
Monaco Private Label 2018 Annual Summit

A New Logo for Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority and a Strong Eco-Responsible Strategy from 2018
At the annual conference of its representative offices abroad, Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority (DTC) presented its new visual identity, "Visit Monaco," to more than 350 tourism professionals in the Principality.
Monaco is Recognised in China for its Business Tourism
Last week, the prestigious "China Travel & Meetings Industry Awards" gala took place in Beijin
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