• With more than 5,000 companies established on its soil in fields as diverse as they are varied, Monaco constitutes a vast employment pool for the entire southern region. Cosmetics, offshore oil exploitation, car parts, pharmaceuticals: a wide range of industries is represented here.

  Did you know: Every day, thanks to the cross-border workers, Monaco sees its population (39,000 inhabitants) more than double!

• On the very day of his accession to the throne, H.S.H. Prince Albert II expressed his wish to work in favor of the influence of Monaco beyond its borders, in particular by terms of sustainable development. As the world undergoes far-reaching transformations, particularly at the level of climate and health, the tourism sector, whose impact is not negligible, has started approaches and reflections in order to move towards ever more reasoned tourism. The CSR unit of the Tourism and Convention Authority worked on drafting the White Paper on Responsible Tourism, the aim of which is to draw up an inventory and set the essential objectives for a planned and controlled future.

  Did you know: Monaco has set itself the target of reducing its greenhouse gases by 55% by 2030 and of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.

• In Monaco, soft mobility is at the heart of concerns and many efforts are being made to achieve the objectives set by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco in terms of sustainable development. With a territory of 2.02sqkm, all trips can be easily made on foot. It is also possible to rent one of the 350 Monabikes (electric bicycles) available everywhere in Monaco, to take public transport (hybrid bus or boat-bus running on solar energy) or to travel on board an electric taxi.

  Did you know: The Principality of Monaco is the second smallest independent state in the world after the Vatican. Its territory could fit in Central Park in New York (3.41sqkm)!

Monaco offers a total of nearly 150 spaces for meetings and receptions, for a total of more than 65,000sqm of space dedicated to events.

The Grimaldi itself offers three auditoriums / 22 meeting rooms / 2,300sqm of external spaces / 10,000sqm of exhibition spaces and can host up to 3,000 PAX.

The Méridien Beach Plaza benefits from its own conference center, the Sea Club: 16 meeting rooms and 1,696sqm dedicated to events.

Located on the iconic Casino Square, the One Monte Carlo is the latest conference center built within the Destination. It offers eight spaces for meetings and receptions, and one auditorium.

Monaco benefits from 2,500 bedrooms in 13 hotels:

Nice-Côte d'Azur International Airport connects the Principality of Monaco to more than 86 destinations around the world. The Principality of Monaco is located 30km from the Airport. Visitors can reach Monaco by taxi (25 minutes by motorway) or by train, but also thanks to a regular coach service (Line 110) that links Nice Airport to the Principality every hour in 45 minutes by motorway. And also the Monacair-Blade company provides the regular line between Monaco and Nice Airport with departures every 30 minutes, every day by helicopter. The flight lasts 7 minutes.

The Monaco Convention Bureau is a service of the Tourism and Congress Department of the Principality of Monaco. Composed of a team of professionals, its mission is to promote the Principality of Monaco to all organizers of business groups.

Its missions:

• Managing major projects of convention, congress or exhibition
• One single coordinator who liaises with all facilities and local contacts
• Sharing its expertise and its experience
• Guide the customer into the discovery of the Destination
• Mobilize all actors to ensure the success of the event

With its expertise and its network in the Principality of Monaco, the Convention Bureau supports international associations and learned societies in their projects by allowing them to meet key players in their sector, based in Monaco.

Two certified trained biologists launched in 2011 their sea product refining enterprise products, in a region where the oyster farming tradition is almost non-existent, and they created a restaurant where you can taste their production, ‘Les Perles de Monte-Carlo’, at the very end of the Fontvieille pier. Sitting on wooden benches in an authentic atmosphere, customers can discover an unexpected side of Monaco while savoring responsible and quality products.
https://www.perlesdemontecarlo.com/en/

Take the opportunity to fulfil a dream and sail out to see large marine mammals in their natural habitats: Sustainable Whale Watching Monaco offers the chance to observe whales and other species, in the Pelagos sanctuary. An unexpected experience in Monegasque waters, and a chance to discover the incredible natural wonders found off the coast of the Principality, aboard two boats perfectly adapted to accommodate groups (up to 150 people).
https://whalewatchingmonaco.com/

Living the experience of ‘a night at the museum’ is possible in Monaco. If you are looking for an exceptional setting to organize a cocktail party for up to 1,400 people, a gala dinner for up to 250 people or a conference for up to 400 people, the Oceanographic Museum is a privileged place for your prestigious events. In the heart of the Principality of Monaco, on the side of a cliff, this Temple of the Sea offers you a unique environment where your guests will live an unforgettable experience.
https://musee.oceano.org/en/book-a-private-function/

On 21 March, the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority unveiled its new promotional campaign for leisure tourists and event organizers, in the form of a promise: ‘Like Nowhere Else’.
Monaco is a destination where visitors can discover brand new experiences in iconic locations, which no one can claim to have experienced anywhere else. The campaign for meetings and incentives organizers is based on five visuals and a video. It follows a minimalist template, demonstrating the vast array of opportunities available to meet in a unique and memorable setting. This campaign will be rolled out internationally, prioritizing the French, American, British, Italian, German, Swiss and Middle Eastern markets.