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Day: 10 January 2026

Monaco pour l’Emploi turns spotlight on tech as the recruitment fair returns

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
10/01/2026

More than 5,000 jobseekers are expected to gather at the Grimaldi Forum next month as Monaco pour l’Emploi returns for its fourth edition on February 6th in the venue’s Diaghilev and Nijinski spaces.

The event brings together businesses from across Monaco’s economic landscape and while all sectors will be represented, from hospitality and luxury to construction and yachting, this year’s forum is putting technology and artificial intelligence on the spotlight with a dedicated space for digital careers.

It’s a notable shift for an event that previously focused heavily on Monaco’s luxury and service industries. The attention on tech roles derives from the Principality’s desire to diversify its economy and position itself as a hub of innovation beyond its traditional strengths in banking, real estate and high-end hospitality.

The forum, organised by the Princely Government, offers something unique: a chance for face-to-face meetings with managers and the opportunity to make an impression beyond a CV. For cross border workers from France and Italy, it’s also a rare opportunity to navigate Monaco’s complex job market and understand what employers are actually looking for.

“One day, a thousand opportunities. Direct exchanges, spontaneous meetings, unexpected discoveries…The forum is where professional projects come to life,” said Christophe Robino, Government Councillor and Minister of Social Affairs and Health.

Navigating Monaco’s employment system

However, beyond the company stands, the forum provides another rare opportunity. Monaco’s key employment institutions will gather under one roof and attendees will be able to speak directly with representatives from the Employment Service, the government’s Human Resources department, and the social security officers.

For anyone unfamiliar with how Monaco’s employment system works, particularly around residency and social contributions, this access to official guidance can be as valuable as the job opportunities themselves.

Industries participating include accounting and legal services, banking and insurance, commerce, construction and public works, education and training, energy, healthcare and personal services, hospitality and restaurants, industry, interim and security services, logistics, luxury goods, and yachting.

How to attend

The forum is free and open to all visitors. However, while walk-ins are welcome, advance registration is recommended through the official website at www.monacopourlemploi.com.

For businesses interested in participating who have not yet reserved their space, can contact the organising agency Lena Corporation (Denise Davide or Marie Barresi) at +377 97 97 35 55 or by email at info@monacopourlemploi.mc

See also: 

Monte-Carlo SBM to offer 1,200 jobs at January recruitment day

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Monaco pour L’Emploi 2025 edition, Photo credit: Manuel Vitali / Monaco Communications Department

 

Hôtel Hermitage to unveil Bar Gustave beneath Eiffel’s iconic glass dome

by: Cassandra Tanti
10/01/2026
Hôtel Hermitage

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is creating a signature bar at Hôtel Hermitage designed to become as iconic as the American Bar at Hôtel de Paris. Bar Gustave will open beneath the hotel’s spectacular Gustave Eiffel glass dome by the end of May, alongside a reimagined winter garden terrace.

SBM CEO Stéphane Valeri announced the project during his New Year address to the press on Wednesday 7th January, describing it as part of his vision to highlight what he considers the hotel’s most beautiful architectural feature — one that has been underappreciated since he arrived at the company three years ago.

Illuminating Eiffel’s masterpiece

The centrepiece of the project is the magnificent glass dome designed by Gustave Eiffel, which crowns the hotel’s central hall. The structure will receive dramatic new lighting to showcase its Belle Époque splendour, particularly at night.

“The most beautiful part of Hôtel Hermitage is this hall, this incredible glass roof made by Gustave Eiffel,” Valeri told the press. “We are going to highlight it. We will illuminate it at night— it will be absolutely exceptional.”

The new bar, named in homage to the dome’s creator, will be positioned directly beneath this architectural jewel. Valeri hopes Bar Gustave will become as much of a draw for Hôtel Hermitage as the legendary American Bar has been for Hôtel de Paris, a destination in its own right, attracting hotel guests and Monaco residents alike.

The Hôtel Hermitage winter garden will also undergo a renovation. Photo credit: Cassandra Tanti

Winter garden transformation

The project extends beyond the bar itself to include a complete redevelopment of the winter garden terrace, an outdoor space Valeri acknowledged has not been properly utilised. The combined spaces will create what he described as “a new living space” with dedicated valet service and an additional entrance to enhance the hotel’s accessibility and appeal.

The transformation aims to energise the hotel’s two Michelin-starred restaurants: Pavyllon Monte-Carlo by Yannick Alléno (one star) and L’Abysse Monte-Carlo (two stars). By creating an attractive gathering spot, SBM expects to draw both hotel guests and local residents, reconnecting with what Valeri called “the original spirit of this place”.

Work is already underway, with completion scheduled for the end of May 2026 as part of the hotel’s ongoing phase two renovations.

Broader Hermitage transformation

Bar Gustave represents just one element of Hôtel Hermitage’s comprehensive renovation programme, which SBM is executing in five phases to avoid disrupting operations. The company conducts work only during the low season from October to March.

Phase two, completing in May 2026, encompasses 10 Diamond Suites plus 30 new rooms and suites across four levels of the Prince Wing. Combined with phase one, the renovation will deliver 84 redesigned rooms. Some Diamond Suites have been designed in collaboration with renowned French decorator and interior architect Pierre-Yves Rochon.

The renovation follows the successful model established at Hôtel de Paris, where comprehensive refurbishment more than doubled revenue since 2019 to nearly €100 million annually. Valeri wants Hôtel Hermitage to follow the same trajectory, targeting Ultra High Net Worth Individuals who increasingly demand larger suites rather than standard rooms.

Newly renovated rooms at Hermitage and Monte-Carlo Bay are already commanding approximately 25% premiums over pre-renovation rates, according to Valeri.

Strategic repositioning

The Bar Gustave project reflects SBM’s broader strategy of creating distinctive spaces that serve multiple functions—attracting hotel guests, drawing local residents, and becoming destinations in their own right.

By highlighting the Eiffel dome through dramatic lighting and creating a sophisticated bar beneath it, SBM aims to transform an underutilised architectural treasure into a signature feature that distinguishes Hôtel Hermitage in Monaco’s competitive luxury hotel market.

See also: 

Monaco’s SBM eyes global luxury empire following LVMH playbook

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