Situated on the South coast of France, Monaco boasts a wealth of incentive opportunities from motor racing to ballet.
Meet in Monaco
Waking up early for a meeting is made easier when you know the venue is on the sea front. The Grimaldi Forum Monaco is the city’s newest conference centre. It houses 35,000m2 of floor space, more than 20 meeting rooms, three auditoriums, and 10,000m2 of exhibition space.
Also, with social responsibility a priority, the venue is focusing on its Act Green environmental campaign. For more information visit www.grimaldiforum.com.
Satisfaction guaran’tee’d
Arrange a game of golf at the Monte Carlo Golf Club. Positioned at a 900m altitude, the green with its 18 holes guarantees spectacular views stretching to the French and Italian Rivieras.
For reservations call +33 9241 5070.
If delegates enjoy golf with a view they may also fancy a day sailing on the Mediterranean, a game of tennis, snooker or one of the other activities offered at Monte Carlo Country Club, which overlooks the stunning coastline.
Visit www.mccc.mc for full details.
Fit for kings
Check in to the Hôtel de Paris Monaco on the Golden Square in Monte Carlo; one of Monaco’s administrative areas famous for its casinos and a popular haunt with celebrities.
Built in 1864, the hotel has 187 rooms, 75 suites, one presidential suite and three restaurants, the hotel provides an elegant and comfortable stay and has three grand meeting rooms, which cater to up to 100 people. For more information and bookings log onto www.palaces.monaco-hotel.com.
Racing ahead
Petrol heads or otherwise, delegates will enjoy a day at the Monte-Carlo Rally or four at Monaco’s Formula 1 Grand Prix.While planners arranging an incentive coinciding with this year’s grand prix event from May 21-24 will certainly be popular with clients, bankers may not be so happy.
Ticket prices range from a reasonable US $119 to more than $663 but due to high demand for accommodation, soaring rates in the city can bump up expenses.
Keep costs down by booking a hotel in nearby Menton or Nice, public transport is available and there’s also a boat service from St. Jean Cap Ferrat port. Unless you’re actually competing in the race, driving into Monaco during the four-day event isn’t an option.
Try tour operators First Class Organisation (www.firstclassorg.mc) telephone +377 9777 6767 email [email protected] and Incentive Concept (www.incentiveconcept.com) telephone +377 9350 9790.
All exclusive
Alternatively, try the Monte Carlo Beach Hotel, located on the water’s edge. The resort has two meeting rooms, four restaurants and an olympic-sized pool. For an exclusive event, hire out the whole hotel during low season.
Visit www.monte-carlo-beach.com.
Dance off
If ballet is more up your street, Les Ballets de Monte Carlo performs impressive programmes year-round, including works by Jean-Christophe Maillot and major choreographers. See www.balletsdemontecarlo.com or alternatively telephone +377 9216 2420.
Instrumental incentive
After an activity-packed day, book an evening relaxing to the sound of the prestigious Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo.
Founded in 1856, the orchestra has received wide international recognition and has featured many of the world’s finest conductors.
To book visit www.opmc.mc or alternatively call +377 93 10 85 00.
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