Monaco Times

Analysts Say Monaco Must Broaden Luxury Tourism Strategy to Stay Competitive

Independent researchers argue that Monaco should continue investing in sustainable tourism, digital infrastructure and cultural innovation as changing travel preferences intensify competition among global destinations for ultra-high-net-...

Joe and The Juice Opens First Monaco Location at Métropole Shopping Centre

Global lifestyle brand Joe and The Juice has opened its first outlet in Monaco, reflecting efforts to broaden the retail mix in the Carré d'Or district for younger affluent residents and international visitors.

International University of Monaco Expands Summer Programs in Luxury and Sports Management

The International University of Monaco has introduced new intensive summer academies focused on luxury business communication and sports management, attracting students seeking specialized industry experience in the Principality.

Marine Technology Companies Expand Electric Charging Network for Mediterranean Marinas

NatPower Marine and Aqua superPower announced plans in Monaco to accelerate the rollout of high-capacity charging infrastructure across Mediterranean marinas, supporting the growing adoption of electric luxury boats and superyacht tenders.

Grimaldi Forum Opens Major Exhibition Celebrating Monaco's Automotive Heritage

A new exhibition featuring more than fifty historic vehicles has opened at the Grimaldi Forum, highlighting over a century of Monaco's links to motorsport while attracting international collectors and automotive enthusiasts.

Herculis Diamond League Strengthens Monaco's Global Athletics Reputation

Held under the patronage of Prince Albert the Second at Stade Louis the Second, the Herculis Diamond League meeting continues to attract leading international athletes and reinforce Monaco's standing as a premier venue for elite track an...

Longines Global Champions Tour Reinforces Monaco's Position in Luxury Sports Tourism

The Monaco leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour transformed Port Hercule into a showcase for elite show jumping, combining world-class sport with high-end corporate hospitality and luxury networking.

Monaco Steps Up Preparations for La Vuelta Grand Départ

Government agencies and tourism authorities are accelerating infrastructure and logistical planning ahead of Monaco hosting the August Grand Départ of La Vuelta a España, an event expected to generate significant international exposure a...

Monte-Carlo Summer Festival Expands Premium Dinner Shows for International Visitors

The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival has broadened its exclusive dinner-show experiences at the Opéra Garnier and Sporting Monte-Carlo, targeting affluent international travelers seeking high-end cultural entertainment.

Prince Albert to Lead Seventy-Seventh Monegasque Red Cross Gala

Prince Albert the Second will preside over the annual Monegasque Red Cross Gala, one of Monaco's most prominent charity events, bringing together international philanthropists, diplomats and luxury industry leaders.

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Maintains Investor Confidence During Peak Summer Season

Shares in Monaco's leading hospitality and gaming operator remained steady at one hundred and thirty-nine euros as investors backed the company's expansion of premium dining and entertainment offerings during the busy summer period.

Monaco Hospitality Industry Reports Strong Early Demand for Two Thousand and Twenty-Six Formula One Grand Prix

Luxury hospitality operators and yacht brokers say advance bookings for the eighty-third Formula One Monaco Grand Prix are running at exceptionally strong levels, with robust demand for superyacht charters and premium hotel packages supp...

Edmond de Rothschild Advises Monaco Clients to Increase Exposure to Artificial Intelligence

The chief investment officer for Edmond de Rothschild Private Banking in Monaco has identified artificial intelligence infrastructure as a major long-term investment theme, encouraging wealthy clients to focus on technologies expected to...

Yacht Club de Monaco Advances Alternative Fuel Technologies for Superyacht Industry

Maritime leaders meeting at the seventh Alternative Fuels Conference during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge outlined new regulatory and investment pathways for hydrogen, electric and e-methanol propulsion as the superyacht sector accele...

Global Wealthy Families Shift Toward Multi-Country Residency Strategies

The two thousand and twenty-six Global Wealth Mobility Framework from Henley reports that ultra-high-net-worth individuals are increasingly building portfolios of international residencies rather than relocating to a single jurisdiction,...

Monaco Luxury Property Market Holds Firm as Sales Approach Six Billion Euros

New research from Savills and Sotheby's International Realty shows Monaco's ultra-prime real estate market remained resilient in early two thousand and twenty-six, supported by limited supply and sustained international demand for premiu...

Former Royal Adviser Files Criminal Complaint Against Former Monaco Minister in Governance Dispute

Former princely asset manager Claude Palmero and lawyer Thierry Lacoste have filed a criminal complaint in France against former Minister of State Pierre Dartout over the Esplanade des Pêcheurs real estate case, intensifying a high-profi...

Sébastien Tellier Opens the 2026 Monte-Carlo Summer Festival

French electro-pop artist Sébastien Tellier opened the 2026 Monte-Carlo Summer Festival with a performance at the Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, launching one of Monaco's flagship cultural events for international visitors and luxury travell...

Formula One Continues Discussions Over Bahrain Grand Prix Return

Formula One organisers are continuing to assess the possible return of the Bahrain Grand Prix later in 2026 following earlier cancellations linked to regional conflict, with uncertainty affecting race scheduling and the sport's hospitali...

AS Monaco Confirms Ambitious Pre-Season Schedule Against European Clubs

AS Monaco has finalised a series of pre-season matches against Sporting CP, Getafe, and Liverpool as the club prepares for the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season and its wider European ambitions.

Herculis Monaco Diamond League Meeting Delivers World-Class Athletics

The 2026 Herculis Monaco meeting welcomed Olympic champions and leading international athletes to Stade Louis II, reinforcing Monaco's reputation as one of the premier venues on the Wanda Diamond League circuit.

Grimaldi Forum Hosts Monaco Méditerranée Exhibition Celebrating Mediterranean Design

The Grimaldi Forum is hosting the 2026 Monaco Méditerranée exhibition, bringing together contemporary designers, artisans, and luxury lifestyle brands while connecting creators with international collectors and supporting charitable init...

Yacht Club de Monaco Partners With NEMO Systems to Improve Superyacht Sustainability

The Yacht Club de Monaco's SEA Index has partnered with NEMO Systems to provide superyacht owners and shipyards with real-time positioning and energy consumption data, helping measure and reduce the environmental impact of luxury vessels.

Monte-Carlo Beach Expands Luxury Wellness and Dining for Summer 2026

Monte-Carlo Beach has unveiled new wellness facilities, Michelin-starred dining experiences, and an expanded collaboration with French fashion house Jacquemus as part of a broader programme to enhance its luxury hospitality offering.

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Launches Summer Art Installation Across Landmark Properties

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has introduced its 2026 Glow Up Monte-Carlo campaign, transforming the Casino de Monte-Carlo, Hôtel de Paris, and Hôtel Hermitage with large illuminated art installations and seasonal luxury experiences.

Prince Albert II Foundation Opens Environmental Photography Exhibition

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has launched its 2026 Environmental Photography Award exhibition at Larvotto to celebrate the foundation's twentieth anniversary, using award-winning images to promote biodiversity conservation a...

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene Honour Polar Explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot in Iceland

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene took part in a ceremony off Iceland marking the ninetieth anniversary of the disappearance of French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot, reaffirming Monaco's longstanding commitment to oceanographic res...

Prince Albert II Marks Twenty-One Years on the Throne With Paris Celebration and Lunar Rover Showcase

Monaco commemorated the twenty-first anniversary of Prince Albert II's accession during a diplomatic reception in Paris, where Monaco-based Venturi Space presented its lunar rover project, highlighting the Principality's growing involvem...

Monaco's Luxury Property Market Attracts Younger International Wealth

Monaco's real estate market is increasingly drawing younger entrepreneurs and cryptocurrency investors, with demand shifting toward family-oriented neighbourhoods, enhanced security, and access to international schools alongside traditio...

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Shares Rise More Than Twenty-Six Percent in 2026

Shares in Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer have gained more than twenty-six percent since the start of the year, reflecting continued strength in Monaco's luxury hospitality, gaming, and high-end real estate sectors.

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge Highlights Sustainable Yachting and Artificial Intelligence

The thirteenth Monaco Energy Boat Challenge brought together fifty-four engineering teams from twenty-one countries to showcase advances in alternative fuels, onboard artificial intelligence, and climate-resilient yacht design, strengthe...

Monaco Retains Leading Position for Global Wealth Migration as Millionaire Relocations Reach Record Levels

Monaco remains one of the world's most attractive destinations for internationally mobile wealth in the 2026 Henley Private Wealth Migration Report, with record global millionaire relocations reinforcing the Principality's appeal through...

World Cup Visitors Turn American Big-Box Stores Into Souvenir Stops

International fans attending the 2026 World Cup are filling suitcases with U.S. goods, from electronics and clothing to whitening strips and melatonin, giving retailers an unexpected tourism boost.

Netflix Weighs Always-On Channels, Bundles and Short-Form Video

Netflix is examining a broader product shift as viewing engagement softens, including genre-based linear channels, third-party subscriptions, live programming and partnerships with digital publishers. Its integration of TF1 live channels...

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene Strengthen Ties During Official Visit to Spain

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene met King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia in Madrid for diplomatic and cultural discussions aimed at deepening bilateral relations while promoting Monaco's environmental and philanthropic priorities.

Monaco Advances Digital Economy With Artificial Intelligence and Financial Technology Initiatives

The Monaco Economic Board hosted technology forums promoting Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, and secure financial technologies, supporting the Principality's efforts to remain a competitive international centre for business, investm...

Monaco Strengthens Blue Economy Partnerships With Wealth Management Sector

Private bank CFM Indosuez expanded its support for Monaco's ocean sustainability initiatives, aligning wealth management activities with marine conservation and sustainable finance as global attention focuses on climate resilience.

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge Showcases Artificial Intelligence and Zero-Emission Marine Technology

The thirteenth Monaco Energy Boat Challenge brought together international researchers, yacht builders, and technology companies to demonstrate hydrogen-powered vessels, zero-emission propulsion systems, and Artificial Intelligence navig...

Monaco Luxury Property Market Holds Record Values Despite Slower Sales

International property consultancies said Monaco's luxury real estate market has stabilised after the post-pandemic surge, with prime residential prices remaining at record levels as buyers continue to favour turnkey homes offering priva...

Prince Albert II Calls for Greater Investment in the Global Blue Economy

Prince Albert II urged governments and private investors to accelerate funding for the global ocean economy, which he valued at two point five trillion United States dollars, reinforcing Monaco's role as a leading advocate for sustainabl...

Monaco Private Banks Report Strong Inflows From International Wealth and Family Offices

Financial institutions in Monaco reported a sharp increase in wealth transfers and new family office establishments during the third quarter of 2026, as internationally mobile ultra-high-net-worth families sought political stability, sec...

Monaco Pride Calls for Expanded Legal Protections for LGBTQIA+ Community

Participants at Monaco Pride urged the Principality to strengthen legal protections and expand social security rights for LGBTQIA+ workers and families as discussions over legislative reform continue.

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Wine Cellars Receive International Recognition

Wine Spectator has awarded the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo wine cellars its Best of Award of Excellence, recognizing one of the world's most distinguished collections of fine wines.

Team Monaco Promotes Sustainable Marine Technology Through Electric Boat Racing

Team Monaco continues to compete in the E1 Series electric boat championship, using the international racing platform to promote zero-emission marine technology and ocean conservation.

Monte-Carlo Beach Partners With Chef Simone Zanoni for La Vigie Relaunch

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has appointed acclaimed Italian chef Simone Zanoni to lead La Vigie restaurant at Monte-Carlo Beach as part of its continued investment in luxury dining.