Monaco Times

Monaco Investors Increase Funding for Sustainable Yachting and Maritime Technology

Monaco-based venture capital and private equity investors are putting early-stage capital into maritime clean-technology companies as the yachting and luxury shipping industries face growing pressure to reduce emissions.

Luxury Retailers Expand in Monte Carlo as Commercial Space Remains Scarce

Global fashion and jewelry companies are taking premium commercial space around the Place du Casino, seeking access to Monaco's concentrated base of affluent consumers in a tightly constrained retail market.

Monaco Financial Firms Expand Regulated Digital Asset Services for Wealthy Clients

Family offices and boutique investment banks in Monte Carlo are expanding advisory services covering regulated cryptocurrency and blockchain assets as younger technology-focused wealthy clients bring more of their assets to Monaco.

Monaco Royal Palace Exhibition Draws Visitors to Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly Heritage

An exhibition at the Prince's Palace featuring artifacts from the marriage of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly has attracted strong cultural tourism interest as Monaco promotes its royal heritage as a visitor attraction.

French Riviera Expands Private Aviation and Helicopter Capacity for Luxury Travelers

Aviation authorities near Monaco are upgrading private-jet terminals and helicopter services along the Côte d'Azur to accommodate growing numbers of international financiers and luxury travelers during the late-summer season.

Monaco Yachting Firms Prepare for Winter Superyacht Season in the Caribbean

Acquera Yachting and other international brokers are preparing for the winter charter season, reporting sustained demand for Caribbean yacht deployments despite tighter supply chains and constraints on crew availability.

Monaco Strengthens Security Measures Ahead of Peak Summer Tourism Season

Monaco's Department of Interior has expanded surveillance, maritime patrols and luxury-asset protection in coordination with French security forces during the August tourism peak.

AS Monaco Builds Preseason Momentum Ahead of European Conference League Playoffs

AS Monaco has secured important preseason victories ahead of its UEFA Conference League playoff fixtures, building momentum for matches that offer European broadcasting exposure and wider international visibility.

Grimaldi Forum Exhibition Draws Global Collectors to Monaco's Automotive Heritage

A summer exhibition tracing one hundred and thirty years of Monaco's automotive history has attracted international vintage-car collectors and motorsport investors to the Grimaldi Forum, highlighting the enduring connection between luxur...

Monaco's Summer Sports Calendar Boosts Luxury Tourism Spending

A busy August sporting schedule, including the Monaco Athletics Festival, has increased spending by affluent visitors and helped sustain premium hotel and tourism revenues during the Mediterranean summer season.

Mareterra Waterfront Development Advances as Monaco Seeks More Housing Supply

Construction is progressing on Monaco's six-hectare Mareterra waterfront extension, attracting strong off-market interest from international family offices seeking newly built luxury residences in a market with limited space.

Luxury Buyers Seek Discounts on Energy-Inefficient French Riviera Estates

Ultra-high-net-worth buyers on the Côte d'Azur are seeking discounts of up to ten percent on older properties in Cap Ferrat and Antibes to account for the cost of climate upgrades and energy-efficiency improvements.

Monte Carlo Hotels Gain Top Rankings in Global Luxury Hospitality Index

Three properties operated by Société des Bains de Mer in Monte Carlo have secured top positions in La Liste's global hotel rankings, adding international recognition to Monaco's investment in luxury tourism and hospitality.

Monaco Yacht Show Expects Record Average Superyacht Lengths as Buyers Favor Larger Vessels

The Monaco Yacht Show expects the average length of confirmed superyacht deliveries for the coming year to reach a record forty-one metres, even as the global order book contracts slightly, pointing to continued demand for larger customi...

Monaco Uses La Vuelta Grand Départ to Showcase Luxury Tourism and Global Sporting Reach

Prince Albert II hosted the opening stages of the 2026 Vuelta a España, giving Monaco an international platform to promote its infrastructure, luxury hospitality sector and sports diplomacy, including the associated Ride for Peace initia...

Monaco's Luxury Property Market Defies Global Slowdown as Prime Homes Remain Scarce

Monaco's prime residential market continues to attract ultra-high-net-worth buyers despite broader economic pressures, with demand for turnkey penthouses reducing available inventory in Monte Carlo and Fontvieille, according to Sotheby's...

Monaco Bank Challenges Financial Regulators Over Compliance Penalties

Moncrief Private Bank, formerly known as Banque Havilland and backed by Monzo co-founder Jason Bates, has appealed regulatory fines before Monaco's Tribunal de Première Instance as scrutiny of compliance practices in the Principality's p...

AS Monaco and APM Monaco Extend Partnership for Three More Seasons

AS Monaco and Monegasque jewellery brand APM Monaco have extended their partnership for another three seasons, continuing a collaboration that links the Principality’s leading football club with its luxury retail sector.

Monte-Carlo Summer Festival Ends After Strong Six-Week Tourism and Hospitality Season

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has concluded its summer entertainment program at the Salle des Étoiles and Opéra Garnier after six weeks of strong demand that supported high-end tourism and hospitality activity.

Monaco Activates Drought Vigilance Measures Amid Severe Rainfall Deficit

The Monaco government has activated its drought vigilance framework and urged residents and operators of luxury infrastructure to moderate water consumption as persistent rainfall shortages affect water resources across the French Riviera.

MonacoTech Launches Test in Monaco Program for International Technology Startups

Monaco’s flagship startup incubator has introduced Test in Monaco, a program giving selected international technology founders an opportunity to deploy and assess digital solutions within the Principality.

Monaco Expands Regional Rail Capacity With Four Additional Carriages

Monaco has finalized an agreement to finance four additional regional train carriages, strengthening cross-border rail capacity and helping ease commuter congestion between the French Riviera and the Principality.

Prince Albert Oversees Major Security Operation for La Vuelta Grand Depart in Monaco

Prince Albert the Second attended the presentation of the Vuelta a España at Casino Square as Monaco’s security forces and Spain’s Guardia Civil carried out a major joint operation for the opening time trial across Monte Carlo and Port H...

Monaco Launches Invest Monaco Initiative to Attract Global Wealth and Investment

The Prince’s Government has launched Invest Monaco, a new international branding initiative led by the Attractiveness Department to strengthen Monaco’s position as a destination for private banking, family offices and foreign investment.

Monaco’s Luxury Property Market Shifts Toward Selective, Quality-Driven Buying

Monaco’s ultra-prime real estate market has moved away from the transaction surge seen during the pandemic, with wealthy buyers placing greater emphasis on long-term stability, property quality and privacy.

Monaco’s Luxury Hospitality Sector Enters Autumn With Strong International Demand

Luxury retailers, hotels, restaurants and other premium businesses are preparing for renewed international demand in the autumn, with the Monaco Yacht Show and a series of corporate and philanthropic events expected to draw affluent visi...

Mareterra Development Nears Completion as Monaco Promotes Sustainable Urban Expansion

Monaco is nearing completion of the Mareterra district, a major land-extension project on the Mediterranean coast, while heritage tours have highlighted efforts to connect the new development with the historic Le Rocher district.

Monaco Reports Strong Demand for Wealth Management and Family Office Services

Private banks in Monaco continue to receive strong interest from international entrepreneurs and wealthy families seeking wealth management, tax efficiency and access to the Principality’s established financial services sector.

AS Monaco Opens Ligue One Season With One-Nil Victory Over Le Havre

AS Monaco began its 2026 domestic campaign with a one-nil away win over Le Havre, with Eric Dier scoring the decisive goal as the club starts a season that includes a return to European competition.

Monaco Yacht Show Prepares for Major Superyacht Industry Gathering in September

Organizers and maritime industry executives are preparing vessel debuts and brokerage portfolios for the thirty-fifth Monaco Yacht Show at Port Hercules, with the event set to bring together major players from the global superyacht market.

Monaco Luxury Property Market Shows Resilience Despite Global Economic Uncertainty

Monaco’s luxury property market continues to attract ultra-high-net-worth buyers despite broader economic uncertainty, with limited housing supply helping support premium valuations and sustaining demand for prime real estate in the Prin...

Monaco Hosts Historic La Vuelta Grand Départ as Principality Expands Global Sporting Profile

Prince Albert II has officially opened the start of La Vuelta 2026, making Monaco the first destination to host the Grand Départ of all three cycling Grand Tours and reinforcing the Principality’s appeal as a venue for major internationa...

Brighton Thrash Aston Villa in Four-Goal Opening Half as Manchester City Trail Bournemouth

Unai Emery's side suffer a disastrous start featuring a red card and an own goal, while the defending champions fall behind at the Etihad.

Monte-Carlo Summer Festival Ends Record Six-Week Season With Strong Demand for Cultural and Philanthropic Events

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has concluded a six-week summer programme featuring international performances and the Monegasque Red Cross Gala, with strong demand for premium cultural and philanthropic events supporting Monaco's p...

French Riviera Luxury Tourism Remains Strong as American Arrivals Rise Eight Percent

Luxury hotels and aviation operators across the Côte d'Azur are reporting resilient summer demand despite heatwaves and geopolitical tensions, with an eight percent increase in American visitors and stronger arrivals from emerging Europe...

Prince Albert the Second Welcomes La Vuelta a España Grand Departure in Monaco

Prince Albert the Second has officially welcomed the eighty-first edition of La Vuelta a España at Casino Square, with Monegasque and Spanish security authorities coordinating operations for the time trial through Monte Carlo and Port He...

Monaco Yacht Show to Feature More Than One Hundred Superyachts as Asking Prices Reach One Hundred Forty-Eight Million Euros

The Monaco Yacht Show is preparing for its thirty-fifth edition with more than one hundred superyachts, including the seventy-two-metre Feadship Vanish, which is listed at one hundred forty-eight million euros, while a new Designer Galle...

Global Multi-Family Office Assets Surpass Five Trillion Dollars as Monaco Strengthens Wealth Management Role

A new international wealth report estimates that multi-family offices worldwide now oversee more than five trillion dollars in assets, highlighting the growing scale of private capital and reinforcing Monaco's appeal as a destination for...

Epochal Corporation Opens Monaco Hub to Target European Artificial Intelligence and Deep Technology Investments

Epochal Corporation, the private single-family office founded by Neel Khokhani, has opened a Monaco base alongside its Dubai operation to deploy long-term proprietary capital into advanced technology infrastructure and critical-resource ...

AS Monaco Opens European Campaign With Away Win in UEFA Conference League Playoffs

AS Monaco began its continental campaign with an away victory over Poland’s Gornik Zabrze in the UEFA Conference League playoffs, giving the Principality’s leading football club a positive start ahead of the domestic season.

BOAT International Opens Monaco Yacht Show Lounge and Broadcast Hub for Superyacht Industry

BOAT International is establishing a dedicated networking lounge and live radio broadcast platform for the Monaco Yacht Show, giving yacht owners, shipyards and brokers a venue for industry discussions and business meetings.

Grimaldi Forum Automobile Exhibition Draws Collectors to Monaco’s Motorsport Heritage

The Grimaldi Forum’s summer exhibition tracing one hundred thirty-three years of automotive history continues to attract international visitors, using Monaco’s Formula One and Monte Carlo Rally heritage to appeal to collectors and classi...

Forbes Highlights Monaco’s Concentration of Billionaire Wealth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Residents

International wealth monitors continue to identify Monaco as a major base for private capital, with prominent residents including pharmaceutical executive Stephano Pessina and art collector David Nahmad among the Principality’s ultra-hig...

Feadship Superyacht Vanish Listed for One Hundred Forty Eight Million Euros Ahead of Monaco Yacht Show

The seventy-two-metre custom Feadship yacht Vanish has entered the international brokerage market with an asking price of one hundred forty-eight million euros, placing it among the most valuable yachts expected to feature during Monaco’...

Union Bancaire Privée Expands Monaco Family Office Services Amid Rising Demand From Wealthy International Clients

Union Bancaire Privée says demand is increasing for bespoke family office services and artificial intelligence investment strategies in Monaco, reflecting continued interest from international ultra-high-net-worth clients in managing wea...