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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 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...

Monaco Yacht Show Unveils Designer Gallery as One Hundred Eleven-Metre Superyacht Leads Exhibition Fleet

Organisers of the thirty-fifth Monaco Yacht Show have announced a new Designer Gallery and confirmed that Oceanco’s one hundred eleven-metre superyacht Leviathan will headline a global fleet representing billions of euros in luxury marit...

Monaco Hosts Historic Vuelta a España Grand Départ With Monte Carlo Time Trial

Prince Albert the Second and Monaco’s government inaugurated the opening stage of the two thousand twenty-six Vuelta a España, with international cycling teams competing in a highly technical nine-kilometre time trial through Monte Carlo...

Monaco Heritage Programme Highlights Contrast Between Monte-Carlo and Mareterra

The Institut du Patrimoine has completed its summer cultural programme, offering guided visits that explored the contrast between Monte-Carlo’s Belle Époque architecture and the sustainable urban design of the new Mareterra district.

AS Monaco Enters UEFA Conference League Playoffs After Demanding Pre-Season

AS Monaco has reached the UEFA Conference League playoff round after a competitive pre-season that included high-profile matches against clubs such as Liverpool, extending the Principality’s presence in European football.

LUXE PACK Monaco Highlights Sustainability in Luxury Packaging Industry

International luxury brands, packaging manufacturers and technology providers are preparing for LUXE PACK Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum, with sustainability expected to feature prominently across the exhibition.

Luxury Monte-Carlo 2026 Exhibition Brings Fine Jewellery and High-End Craftsmanship to Monaco

Jewellery designers, collectors and luxury industry executives are preparing for Luxury Monte-Carlo 2026, an immersive exhibition focused on craftsmanship, heritage and storytelling.

Prince Albert II Pays Tribute to Departing Philharmonic Director Kazuki Yamada

Prince Albert II and the Monegasque royal family hosted a farewell concert for conductor Kazuki Yamada at the Prince’s Palace, marking the end of his decade leading the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Oceanco to Showcase Exploration Superyachts Leviathan and Draak at Monaco Yacht Show

Oceanco will present the exploration vessels Leviathan and Draak at the Monaco Yacht Show, highlighting growing interest in superyachts designed for scientific research and environmental exploration.

Monaco Yacht Show Draws High-Value Superyachts as Global Brokerage Activity Strengthens

Ten of the world’s most expensive superyachts are expected at the Monaco Yacht Show at Port Hercules, including the 72-metre Feadship Vanish, which is listed at €148 million.

AS Monaco and Paul Pogba Agree to End Playing Contract

AS Monaco and former France international Paul Pogba have mutually terminated the midfielder’s contract, which had been due to run until June 2027 after an injury-affected spell with the club.

Monaco’s Larvotto Property Prices Top €70,000 Per Square Metre as Mareterra Resales Lift Values

Luxury property prices in Monaco’s Larvotto district have crossed €70,000 per square metre for the first time, with the two-billion-euro Mareterra reclamation project influencing the area’s resale market.

Monaco Makes Cycling History as La Vuelta a España 2026 Begins in the Principality

Monaco has become the first city-state to host the start of all three major European Grand Tours, with professional cycling teams setting off on a Mediterranean route officially launched by Prince Albert II.

AS Monaco and Paul Pogba Mutually End Contract Ahead of New Season

AS Monaco has agreed to terminate its contract with former France international Paul Pogba, ending an injury-hit spell at the club as the midfielder struggled to return to elite competition following a previous doping suspension.

Monaco Hosts First-Ever Vuelta a España Grand Départ With Major Security Operation

Prince Albert II inaugurated the 2026 Vuelta a España in Monte Carlo, marking the first time the Spanish Grand Tour has started in Monaco and prompting a major security operation involving Spanish Guardia Civil and Monegasque authorities.

Oceanco’s 111-Metre Leviathan to Be Largest Superyacht at 2026 Monaco Yacht Show

Dutch shipbuilder Oceanco’s 111-metre custom superyacht Leviathan is set to be the largest vessel at the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show in Port Hercules, reflecting continued demand for highly customized luxury yachts and support vessels.

Monaco Family Offices See Rising Demand From International Wealthy Families

Private wealth advisers in Monaco are reporting stronger demand for multi-family office services as international wealthy families seek independent legal, tax and real estate coordination to manage cross-border regulations and long-term ...

Monaco’s Two Billion Euro Mareterra District Nears Full Residential Occupancy

The six-hectare Mareterra land reclamation project has reached near-total residential occupancy, highlighting strong demand for luxury housing in Monaco following the two billion euro expansion of the Principality’s territory into the Me...

Monaco Property Prices Remain at Record Levels Amid Severe Shortage of Prime Homes

Residential property prices in Monaco remain historically high as limited availability of turnkey ultra-prime homes in Monte Carlo and Fontvieille continues to meet strong demand from international buyers seeking European assets and poli...

Monaco Government Proposes New Crypto-Asset Rules to Align With European Standards

Monaco’s government has submitted legislation to the National Council creating a new legal framework for crypto-asset service providers, with authorization required from the Commission for the Control of Financial Activities and rules de...

AS Monaco Beats Górnik Zabrze Three-Two Away in UEFA Conference League Playoffs

AS Monaco secured a three-two victory in Poland against Górnik Zabrze, strengthening its position in the European qualification rounds and giving the Principality an early-season sporting boost.

Superyacht Bookings for 2027 Monaco Grand Prix Surge Nearly a Year Ahead of Race Week

International yacht brokers are reporting an early rush for berths and hospitality vessels in Port Hercules as wealthy clients secure positions for the 2027 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix well ahead of the event.

Monaco Marks Fifty Years of Mediterranean Conservation Under Ramoge Agreement

The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco has opened an exhibition marking five decades of regional marine protection under the Ramoge agreement and highlighting the Principality’s involvement in Mediterranean conservation.

Black Jack Wins Fourth Straight Line Honours in Palermo to Monte Carlo Regatta

The one-hundred-foot racing yacht Black Jack completed the five-hundred-nautical-mile course in just over forty-seven hours to win the twenty-first Palermo to Monte Carlo race and retain the Giuseppe Tasca D’Almerita Challenge Trophy.

Prince Albert Attends Final Monte Carlo Philharmonic Concert Under Kazuki Yamada

Prince Albert the Second attended an open-air concert at the Prince’s Palace marking Kazuki Yamada’s departure after nearly a decade as director of the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra.

French Riviera Superyacht Charters Maintain Strong Pricing as Premium Summer Demand Holds

Luxury yacht brokers and maritime intelligence firms report sustained demand for premium vessels across the Côte d’Azur, with some superyacht charters commanding more than one hundred fifty thousand euros a week during the summer season.

Monaco Hosts Start of 2026 Vuelta Cycling Race as Tourism and Hospitality Receive Summer Boost

Monte Carlo and the Formula One circuit were turned into an urban cycling route for the Grand Départ of the eighty-first Vuelta, generating international exposure and supporting late-summer activity across Monaco’s hospitality sector.

Monte Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Reports Strong Global Demand After Major Hotel Renovations

The Monaco luxury hospitality group is seeing strong international bookings at properties including the Hôtel de Paris and renovated Hôtel Hermitage, underscoring continued demand from affluent travellers for the Principality’s high-end ...

Monaco Private Banks Raise Wealth Thresholds for International Residency Applicants

Private banking institutions in Monaco are requiring international clients seeking residency certificates to make initial deposits of between one million and five million euros, reflecting increasingly stringent onboarding requirements.