In a nutshell:
- Monaco offers an ideal setting for organising business events thanks to its well-connected infrastructure, ease of access and high-quality services;
- A committed MICE offering, underpinned by numerous environmental certifications and the growing integration of CSR considerations;
- Tailor-made support and high-end services for international conferences, conventions and seminars.
- The Monaco Convention Bureau, the preferred point of contact for organisers, offers personalised support and helps them connect with local stakeholders.
A compact destination for your international conferences and conventions
With an area of 2 km², Monaco has long been perceived as a ‘small’ destination compared to major business tourism hubs such as Dubai or Singapore. However, the event industry and the Monegasque authorities have turned this distinctiveness into a real asset, developing a unique offering for congresses, conventions and seminars. Here, the proximity of facilities, the quality of services and the excellence of the hospitality all contribute directly to the success of organising international business events.
Monaco’s key advantages include:
- Ease of travel: to reach a conference centre from a hotel, it is often simply a matter of walking. The city-state’s three major conference centres – the One Monte-Carlo, the Grimaldi Forum and the Sea Club at Le Méridien Beach Plaza are all within a twenty-minute walk of one another. Along this route, you’ll also find numerous Hotels, restaurants, reception areas and meeting rooms. The city also boasts a particularly well-developed network of sustainable transport, featuring nearly 80 public lifts, 40 escalators, several moving walkways, MonaBike e-bikes, electric taxis and a low-emission bus network.
- Security: the Monegasque police force comprises several hundred officers, supported by an extensive CCTV network, to ensure the peace and security of everyone – residents and visitors alike – throughout the year, day and night.
- Accessibility: ideally situated at the heart of Europe and the French Riviera, Monaco enjoys a particularly favourable climate and excellent accessibility, whether by air via Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport, by train or by road.
This combination of convenience, efficiency and quality of service makes it a leading destination for hosting international conventions and conferences, whilst offering companies and their delegations a seamless, secure experience with significant added value.
An events offering geared towards a more sustainable future
Business tourism stakeholders and Monegasque institutions have been working together for several years to make Monaco a leading destination for organising responsible business events. Whether it involves selecting a socially responsible Hotel, offering sustainable catering, ensuring the accessibility of venues or integrating CSR criteria at every stage of the organisation, companies have access to an ecosystem that is particularly conducive to the planning of congresses, conventions, seminars, conferences and meetings that adhere to the highest ethical standards.
One of the symbols of this approach is the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. This eco-designed conference and exhibition centre bases its development on a strong environmental policy covering energy efficiency, water management, waste sorting and responsible procurement. It is certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 20121, two international standards that attest to its commitment to sustainable event management and social responsibility.
This approach extends to the entire MICE sector in Monaco. Numerous hotels, resorts, conference centres, meeting rooms, restaurants and specialist service providers are developing services that fully incorporate the principles of sustainable development. Among them:
- The Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer group includes several establishments awarded the Green Globe label: the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo and the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo are Green Globe Gold-certified, whilst the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort and the Monte-Carlo Beach hold Green Globe Platinum certification;
- The Novotel Monte-Carlo and Le Méridien Beach Plaza hold the Clef Verte label, an international benchmark for sustainable tourism;
- The Columbus Monte-Carlo is a signatory to the National Pact for Energy Transition.
This commitment is also reflected in the restaurants and function venues, several of which adhere to recognised schemes such as ‘Restaurant Engagé’ or Mr.Goodfish to promote sustainable fishing.
Expertise and quality of service for your conferences and seminars
Accustomed to hosting professional and international events throughout the year, the Principality draws on a particularly experienced MICE sector. From participant reception and logistics to security, catering, technical production and hospitality: Monegasque service providers bring together complementary areas of expertise to guarantee organisers seamless coordination and a high standard of service.
This expertise is also reflected in the diversity of experiences on offer for conferences, conventions and seminars. Plenary sessions, team-building activities, networking, gala evenings or turnkey B2B stays: every project can be tailor-made to suit the organisation’s objectives, budget and size.
Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, a leading name in the hospitality, catering and events sectors, the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, renowned for its expertise in hosting meetings and conferences, and the Monaco Convention Bureau all contribute to making Monaco one of the leading destinations for organising international conferences, seminars and conventions.
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