Day: 9 July 2017

The World Tourism Organisation, a UN agency of which Monaco is a member, has held a conference on “Tourism and the Energies of the Future: unlocking opportunities for growth with low carbon intensity” on the sidelines of the Astana 2017 Expo.

Monaco’s Director of Tourism and Conventions, Guillaume Rose, had the privilege of representing the Principality at the conference, giving him the opportunity to tackle subjects related to the responsible development of tourism in the Principality in front of representatives from all over the world.

Speaking on the theme of “transport and sustainable mobility in tourism”, Mr Rose highlighted Monaco’s initiatives in the use of clean vehicles, the Mobee electric vehicle car-sharing system, the CAM electric bike service, and public transport using biofuels.

He added that urban infrastructure facilitated walking on foot in the Principality, particularly with the use of elevators. He also spoke about state-of-the-art projects in which Monaco is involved, such as Planet Solar and Solar Impulse.

Mr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary General of the World Tourism Organisation, visited the Monaco Pavilion during the last week of June. Mr Rifai expressed his interest in an even closer collaboration between Monaco and the World Tourism Organisation.

Opened in June, the Astana 2017 specialised exhibition brings together, over three months, more than a hundred countries and many international organisations, the main theme being ‘Energy of the Future.’

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Christie’s will be the auctioneer for ONLY WATCH 2017, organised by L’Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies, and will offer 49 unique timepieces during the November 11 auction at the Four Seasons – Hôtel des Bergues, Geneva.

Brands taking part include: Andersen Genève, Armin Strom, Arnold & Son, Audemars Piguet, Barbier Mueller, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Boucheron, Bovet Fleurier, Breguet, Carl F.Bucherer, Chanel, Chopard, Christophe Claret, Chronoswiss, De Bethune, Dewitt, F.P. Journe, Fabergé, Frédérique Constant, Girard Perregaux, H.Moser & Cie, Harry Winston, Hautlence, Hermès, Hublot, Jacob & Co, Konstantin Chaykin, Laurent Ferrier, Jaquet Droz, Louis Moinet, Louis Vuitton, Maurice Lacroix, MF&F, MCT, Montblanc, Moritz Grossmann, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Rebellion, Ressence, Speake Marin, Tag Heuer, Tudor, Ulysse Nardin, Urwerk, Voutilainen, Zenith. Special Projects: (Agenhor X Head/Haute Ecole d’Art et de Design – Genève), Wostep (Ecole Horlogère – Neuchâtel).

ONLY WATCH will once again bring together many of the best-known luxury houses as well as independent watchmakers, donating unique variations of exceptional timepieces to raise money for research.

At the initiative of Luc Pettavino, President of L’Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies, and under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert, ONLY WATCH is the world’s foremost charity entirely devoted to research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Starting in 2005, more than 25 million euros have been raised to finance vital research into a disease that affects one boy in 5,000 at birth. Average life expectance for those suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy is 26.

“ONLY WATCH 2017 is a time for all parts of the watch world to come together and celebrate all that is good about the modern watch industry: innovation, technical know-how, creativity, and most importantly the desire to give back to the global community in this exceptional charity event. Christie’s is honoured to be a partner in this monumental auction and looks forward to providing a global stage to exhibit and present ONLY WATCH 2017”, said John Reardon, International Head of Christie’s Watch department.

As has been the case in previous years, prior to the auction in November, the 49 pieces will be exhibited at several venues across the world. All the proceeds of ONLY WATCH 2017 will go entirely to medical research into neuromuscular diseases, in particular Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

The 25th Economic Morning of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan area was held at the Grimaldi Forum on Friday morning, July 8, on the theme: “Nice Côte d’Azur & Monaco: smart business, cross-border reality?”

The monthly Economic Mornings of the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur give a voice to start-ups, SMEs and large groups in the region and serve as a forum for interactive exchanges between experts, opinion leaders, business leaders, start-ups, economists and investors.

This first cross-border event was opened by the Minister of State, Serge Telle, who said: “Smart business is one of the topics on which Monaco is working today, and the Principality is pleased to discuss this subject with the Metropolis, the Department and the region “.

Philippe Monloubou, CEO of SMEG, Thomas Battaglione, Founder and General Manager of Bouygues Construction, Philippe Bonnave and Monaco Telecom’s Chief Executive Officer, Martin Peronnet, took part in the meeting.

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Minister of State HE Mr Serge Telle and Mrs. Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Government Counselor-Minister of Equipment, Environment and Town Planning, visited the Vaulabelle and Testimonio springs on Friday, July 8.

They were accompanied by a delegation composed, among others, of Mr. Olivier Grunberg, Deputy Managing Director in charge of the General Secretariat of Veolia Eau France and Chairman of the Monaco water company,  Monégasque Des Eaux (SMEaux), Mr. Manuel Nardi, General Manager of SMEaux , Mr. Jean-Luc Puyo, Director of Urban Development, members of the Public Works Department and representatives of the Marzocco Group, the operator of the Testimonio project.

The delegation visited the Vaulabelle spring, then moved to the Testimonio II site for a visit to the tunnel under construction that will ultimately capture the water for Testimonio.

This visit marked the importance for the Government of the preservation of the Testimonio spring, which is the largest local drinking water resource in the Principality.

For the record, the six natural water sources for the Principality – Ingram, Testimonio, Marie, Vaulabelle, North Well, and Alice – provide between 30 and 50 percent of annual consumption.

The water, stored in the seven reservoirs of the Principality, feeds the distribution network that serves the entire territory, carrying five million cubic metres per year.

SMEaux ensures local supplies after processing at its Larvotto plant, as well as storage and transport of water to consumers. It also manages the wastewater treatment plant to which the wastewater from the Principality and Beausoleil passes. Forty employees ensure the continuity of essential public services, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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