An area on a human scale for international events
With a surface area of just 2 km², Monaco has long had an image of being a "small" territory, compared with such must-see destinations in the world of business tourism as extensible Dubai or the island of Singapore. However, the events sector and the Monegasque government have turned this particularity into a major asset, offering a unique and differentiating range ofprofessional events.
One of the main advantages is that it is easy to get from one venue to another in Monaco. To reach a local conference centre from a hotel in the Principality, all you have to do is walk: the city-state's three major conference centres, One Monte-Carlo, the Grimaldi Forum and the Sea Club at the Méridien Beach Plaza are all less than twenty minutes' walk from each other, and the Principality's main hotels and restaurants are all within easy reach. In the Principality, 80 public lifts, 37 escalators and 8 travelators are available to replace walking in certain sections, while electrically assisted MonaBike self-service bicycles provide a gentle way to get around the city. Electric taxis and hybrid buses complete a particularly eco-responsible mobility offer.
Another advantage of the Principality's (relatively) small size is its security. The Monegasque police force relies on both its 600 officers and its cameras to protect the entire city and ensure the peace of mind of residents and visitors alike. And this at any time of the day or night.
Ideally located in Europe, with an exceptional climate, and accessible by plane by plane, train or roadMonaco has a wealth of assets to offer, making it a safe, practical and human-sized venue that is ideally suited to the ambitions of companies wishing to organise their events here.
Environmental and professional labels: Monaco, a B2B location
Companies specialising in business tourism and the Principality itself are committed to making Monaco a destination of choice for low-impact, socially and environmentally responsible events. So whether they are choosing hotels to accommodate their staff, offering them appropriate catering, or guaranteeing accessibility and inclusion for all, B2B event organisers can really design congresses or seminars that are rooted in today's major changes.
The Grimaldi Forum is an emblematic example of this approach: the Principality's eco-designed conference centre is focusing its development on specific environmental initiatives in the areas of water, energy, selective sorting and sourcing. The centre has received ISO 14 001 and ISO 20121 environmental certification, proof of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
And this approach is creating a real virtuous circle: many of Monaco's conference centre partners in the hotel and catering industry have a range of services adapted to CSR. Sustainable development is at the heart of the approach adopted by many local hotels: the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has two establishments certified Green Globe Gold (theHôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo and theHôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo) and two certified Green Globe Platinum (the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort and the Monte-Carlo Beach). The Fairmont Monte-Carlo obtained Green Globe certification in 2024. The Novotel Monte-Carlo has been awarded the Planet 21 label (Accor Group certificate) and the Green Key label, which it shares with the Méridien Beach Plaza. The Columbus Monte-Carlo has signed the National Pact for Energy Transition. And many restaurants, with labels such as "Restaurant Engagé" or Mr. Goodfish for sustainable fishing, are addressing these major contemporary issues in their menus.
Expertise and quality of service for all professional events
With a very busy events calendar - whether it's the Formula 1 TAG Heuer Monaco Grand Prixthe Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, major trade shows at the Grimaldi Forum or gala dinners at the Principality's many prestigious function venues - the MICE sector has forged a reputation for excellence by organising a host of related activities. Numerous companies in the business tourism, accommodation and catering sectors offer tailor-made packages, ranging from booking rooms for plenary meetings to turnkey B2B stays with experiential team-building and prestigious gala evenings . The Société des Bains de Mer, which is active in all these sectors, the Fairmont, a hotel specialising in conferences and business tourism, and theMonaco Tourist Office, among others, all contribute to making the Principality one of the musts when it comes to organising congresses, conventions and other professional events.