Glittering, glitzy Monaco is a tiny royal principality on the French Riviera. Less than two square kilometers in size, it is possibly the most glamorous little stretch of land on Earth.
Why exhibit there?
The principality is a banking center and has sought to diversify into services and small, high-value-added, non-polluting industries.
The state has no income tax and low business taxes and thrives as a tax haven both for individuals and for foreign companies that have set up businesses and offices there.
30% of Monaco residents are millionaires.
Getting there
The nearest airport is in France (Nice – Cote d'Azur Airport), which is about 22 km from Monaco. There are regular helicopter flights to shuttle passengers between Cote d'Azur Airport and Monaco with a flight time around 7 minutes.
Alternatively, you can take the train. Catch the No 99 shuttle bus from the airport to Nice-Ville station (€6), then jump on the TER service to Monaco. The rail trip takes 21 minutes and costs around €4.
Or take the bus. Take the 110 Express service from either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 at the airport. It will get you to Monaco in around 45 minutes for €20 one way, €30 return.
Restrictions on what you can bring into the country
There are no unusual restrictions what you can bring into Monaco, but it’s best to check the list, just in case.
Top hotels
Main exhibition venues
Exhibitions we have supported
Services we provide
- Booth Host/Hostess
- Lead Generator
- Crowd Gatherer
- Product Demonstrator
- EMCEE
- Hospitality Staff
- Brand Ambassador
- Engager
- Interpreter/Translator
- Team Leaders
- Event Managers
Key tourist hotspots
- Considered to have Europe's highest per capita income, Monaco exudes an air of extravagant wealth.
- Wander among the upscale hotels, designer boutiques, luxury yachts, and opulent restaurants and soak up the atmosphere.
- Explore the Palais du Prince, home to the oldest monarchy in the world
Restaurants
- Blue Bay is an experience. Enjoy the fusion of Caribbean and Mediterranean as it is unlike anything else in the principality.
- Le Louis XV. Executive chef Alain Ducasse, is the second in the world for most decorated Michelin Star chefs. Menus start at €165 and contain every delight from local seafood to caviar, truffles and Monégasque delicacies.
Bonus round
- Local currency is the Euro.
- Language is French.
- Visas are required by some nationals, not all, best to check their list to see.
- Plug sockets are the European two prong style.
- Cultural sensitivities are few and far between, but when conducting business, it is always worth noting:
- It is vital to ensure that you make appointments for both business and social occasions. It is not acceptable in to ‘drop in’.
- Punctuality is treated quite casually.
- Gift-giving among business associates is not common practice in Monaco.