The 10th edition of APG World Connect will take place from the October 31 to the November 2, 2018, at the prestigious Fairmont Hotel in Monaco. This year the topic is: “Connecting with the Customer”, according to traveldailynews.com.
“For nine years, APG has been organising ‘World Connect’ which gathers APG members, airline top executives, managers of travel agencies, and the major actors of the air transport industry”, said Jean Louis Baroux – Founder and CEO of World Connect.
He added: “Currently we have 400 registered participants including 70 airlines from around τhe world, (and) we finally expect at least 90 companies. This year we have a very rich programme and the honour of receiving Sir Tim Clark, the President of Emirates.”
Also expected at the conference are Pieter Bootsma, VP Commercial Air France KLM, and Carlos Munoz, founder and President of Volotea, the low-cost Italian airline.
Prince leads call for better communications in Arctic
Arctic leaders and Prince Albert of Monaco have called for better connectivity in areas in and around the Arctic Circle, claiming this will improve quality of life and economic opportunities, while also allowing the region to meet challenges including climate change, techradar.com reports.
The call forms part of the declaration of the second ever UArctic Conference in Oulu, Finland, organised by the University of the Arctic – a consortium of more than 200 separate member institutions.
The conference seeks to encourage collaboration around a series of common goals, such as education, gender equality, and the arts, as well as on environmental issues.
Better connectivity will not only allow the scientific community to be more productive and collaborative, but also encourage the better sharing of data. Although Finland, Sweden and Norway enjoy relatively good fixed and mobile coverage in their northern extremities, the same cannot be said for other parts of the region, claimed the leader of the UArctic Council.
“Connectivity is not only reserved to certain latitudes – it has to come to this part of the world and it can only help the people of the Arctic,” said Prince Albert. “It can (deliver) all kinds of information, including on environmental issues.”
Monaco’s Prince has taken a keen interest in climate change and has made significant donations to projects in the region through his charitable foundation. Aside from information sharing, it is thought that 5G networks and the Internet of Things (IoT) can play significant roles in collecting this data.
“Even though I’m from the south, what is happening in the north and the arctic is extremely important for the whole world,” he continued. “People are suffering because of these changes and we feel it’s necessary to protect their livelihood.”
The British Association of Monaco has announced the date and venue for the HMRC roadshow visiting Monaco.
The British tax authority will hold its public meetings on September 6 at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel from 10:00 until 12 noon for a general overview, and from 14:00 until 16:00 on the same day for a more detailed session. This is a HMRC event and admission is free.
As previously reported by Monaco Life, the HMRC visit is intended to draw attention to the legislative changes to Corporate Criminal Offences (CCO) and the HMRC ’Requirement to Correct’ ( RTC) that legally obliges taxpayers who have undeclared UK tax liabilities in respect of offshore interests to put things right by telling HMRC about outstanding tax due by September 30, 2018. This gives taxpayers the opportunity to put their affairs in order before tougher penalties come into force in October 2018, says HMRC.
BAM will be holding its first cocktail after the summer break on Thursday, September 13, at L’Oliveraie, Place des Moulins, from 18:00 until 20:00. The cocktail event on September 27 will take place at a venue to be announced at a later date.
The team of young school children from the Principality will participate in the 33rd European Road Traffic Competition in Budapest, later in September.
Composed of two girls, Pauline Cazes (FANB college), Giulia Martin (Charles III college) and two boys, Nicolas Rinaudo (Charles III College), Aaron Thoreux-Josso (FANB College), and all aged between 10 and 12, the team members were selected to take part in various events dealing with the theoretical and practical aspects of road safety.
The European Road Traffic Competition, sponsored in part by the Automobile Club of Monaco, has the support of the Directorate of National Education of Youth and Sports and the Public Security Directorate: it takes place each year in a different city of Europe.
Young competitors will have to pass practical tests in cycling, including maneuverability and respect for road signs, as well as theoretical tests based on observation and the dangers of the road. A drawing contest on the theme is unveiled at the last moment, closing the competition.
After the announcement of the results and the presentation of medals, an evening event will be held in honour of all the participants.
Held on Tuesday, September 25, on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show, the Monaco Yacht Summit will be a key event for end-user clients and their advisors looking to enter or better understand the world of yachting.
Potential yacht purchasers, charterers and their representatives will be able to attend a series of informative panel discussions with acknowledged experts from across the superyacht industry.
Four panel discussions will cover different topics in yachting to deliver insights and provide guidance from a client perspective: Myth busting: Challenging assumptions and addressing common misconceptions about the charter, purchase, building, ownership and operation of superyachts. Speakers: Dirk de Jong, Richard Lambert, Jaqueline Lyne.
Experience & exploration: From the Mediterranean to further afield, investigating destinations and activities that yachting enables clients to access and enjoy. Speakers: Fiona Maureso, Geordie Mackay-Lewis, Farouk Nefzi.
Design to delivery: Using the case study of a recent new build project to highlight the yacht design and construction process from initial inspiration to completion. Speakers: Mark Cavendish, Ben Harrison Jim Evans.
The owner interview: Yacht designer Espen Oeino and a superyacht owner discuss the vital ingredients that contribute to the ‘fun factor’ from a yacht ownership point of view. Speakers: Espen Oeino and guest owner.
The panel discussions will be moderated by Charles Dence, a specialist consultant with a superyacht brokerage background.
The Monaco Yacht Summit is an event organised by the Monaco Yacht Show in partnership with the Monaco Economic Board, Red Sea Collection, Priva, Yacht Investor and with the support of Monaco Convention Bureau. Now in its third year, the Summit seeks to inform and educate yachting clients in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and thus better prepare their visit to the show.
Monaco Telecom completed the acquisition of MTN Cyprus on September 3, 2018, becoming the sole shareholder. MTN Cyprus is the fastest growing telecom operator in Cyprus, with more than 400,000 customers and a turnover of 123 million euros in 2017.
This acquisition is part of Monaco Telecom’s international development strategy, which is being pursued by its shareholders, NJJ and the Government of the Principality of Monaco. It is aiming to build a regional presence in the Mediterranean basin “based on Monaco Telecom’s proven innovation expertise in the areas of mobile, internet and television and its experience in international markets,” the company said.
Photo: Roland Tanglao
Martin Peronnet, General Manager of Monaco Telecom, said: “this acquisition is central to our strategy and a major one for Monaco Telecom. We have the ambition to continue the growth of MTN Cyprus and to offer Cypriots high-quality, high-performance and innovative telecommunication services.”
Monaco Telecom provides fixed, mobile, internet and television services with the ambition to offer the best of digital innovation to residents and businesses in the Principality. A cloud infrastructure operator, Monaco Telecom offers tailor-made support to IT players thanks to a powerful and secure international network.
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