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Red Cross Ball marks 70th anniversary of inaugural fund-raiser
By Staff Writer - July 29, 2018
The “highlight of summer” was how HSH Prince Albert described the Monaco Red Cross Ball on Friday, July 28. The event also celebrated its 70th anniversary.
The Sovereign Prince and Princess Charlene, together with their fellow guests, enjoyed a performance by Seal at the annual charity event.
Princess Grace looks on as Prince Rainier donates blood in 1968.
Prince Rainier III presided at the first gala, held by the newly founded Monaco Red Cross, in 1948. Ten years later Princess Grace of Monaco became chairwoman of the event. Prince Albert told People magazine: “Pretty soon after their wedding, in ’58, Mom took it on and then it became something else.”
The Princess used her strong connections with major stars such as Sammy Davis Jr., Shirley Bassey and Ella Fitzgerald headlining the Gala, which is the charity’s main source of income.
“It is special. The Red Cross Gala is unique. There’s great history there. It’s the highlight of the summer in terms of social and charity events,” Prince Albert told the magazine.
“I remember we would see Mom and Dad get ready for it when we were kids,” the Prince recalls. “It was always something to see. I didn’t attend it until I was 16. But I haven’t missed too many years since then.”
“Mom remained president until her passing [in 1982], and I’ve been privileged to head the Monaco Red Cross since then,” he said.
The government is equipping teachers with the knowledge and tools they need to shape a generation of digital savvy students with the launch of a new tech laboratory. ‘EduLab Monaco’ was inaugurated on Thursday 17th October by HSH Prince Albert II. It forms part of the #ExtendedMonaco program and provides a space for teachers to […]
Around one hundred of the most senior figures in Monaco’s yachting sector have come together to celebrate the launch of the Monaco Yachting Guide 2019.
The architecturally exciting new home of the International University of Monaco has been officially inaugurated by H.S.H. Prince Albert II and National Council President Stéphane Valeri.
Prince Albert has joined a gathering of the entire Red Cross Movement in Geneva for a conference under the theme: ‘Acting today to shape the world of tomorrow’.
Monaco’s tourist and convention office will be an exhibitor at the IT&CM Asia travel and conventions expo in Bangkok, from September 27-29…
Monaco’s presence at the event is a continuation of Monaco’s drive to attract more incentive travel to the Principality. Benoit Badufle, Managing Director of the Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Bureau Asia, said of previous conventions: “We liked the atmosphere and the quality of the interactions and variety of hosted buyers. The ability to schedule targeted appointments was also an important criterion as we believe in their contribution to a more satisfactory return on investment.”
Monaco’s tourist and convention office will be an exhibitor at the IT&CM Asia travel and conventions expo in Bangkok, from September 27-29…
Monaco’s presence at the event is a continuation of Monaco’s drive to attract more incentive travel to the Principality. Benoit Badufle, Managing Director of the Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Bureau Asia, said of previous conventions: “We liked the atmosphere and the quality of the interactions and variety of hosted buyers. The ability to schedule targeted appointments was also an important criterion as we believe in their contribution to a more satisfactory return on investment.”
Since promoting Monaco in the entire Asia region, the country has seen an increase in companies and corporate travel organisers looking at Monaco as an incentive destination. Improved airline route options with direct flights from Asia and Europe, the emergence of Middle East carriers, easing of visa regulations and a plethora of curated events are just some of the many factors contributing to Monaco gaining popularity amongst buyers as a safe and approachable destination.
“In the last five years, countries like China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and South Korea have emerged as new sources of revenue. Today, we welcome at least one incentive group from these countries each year. More and more companies and incentive travel organisers in Asia trust Monaco for its prestigious projects; that is what we wish to convey to those attending IT&CMA 2016 in Bangkok,” Badufle said.
Functional meeting venues, world class sports and social events, exclusive luxury experiences, and a vast array of cuisines and street food make Monaco a global and cultural MICE destination offering some of the most concentrated luxury shopping selections in the world. ORIGINAL SOURCE: etbtravelnews.com
[caption id="attachment_18293" align="alignleft" width="640"] Romina Ronco and Philippe Honegger joins Barclays Monaco[/caption]
Barclays is expanding its client-facing Private Banking team in the Principality of Monaco as Romina Ronco joins as a Senior Private Banker and Philippe Honegger joins as Head of Sales Trading.
Recognised as a rising star in private banking and private asset management by Private Asset Managers (PAM) in their “Top 40 under 40” last year, Romina Ronco moves to the Monaco team from Barclays in London. Ms Ronco has been a Private Banker with Barclays for nearly 10 years, having joined the team in Geneva in 2008. Prior to Barclays she worked for JP Morgan Private Bank in Switzerland covering OTC derivatives trading with a focus on Ultra High Net Worth clients in Asia and Europe.
She holds a CFA Investment Management Certificate and a CFA Investment Advanced Diploma.
With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Philippe Honegger joins Barclays from Julius Baer where he was also Head of Sales Trading. Before this, he worked for HSBC Private Bank as Senior Fixed Income Trader, responsible for trading and investments and supporting all clients having direct access to the Trading Desk in addition to managing the Fixed Income fund. Mr Honegger holds a diploma in Business and Finance from Lausanne, Switzerland.
Francesco Grosoli, Head of Barclays’ Private Bank for the Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA) region, said: “The expertise and experience that Romina and Philippe bring to the team will further strengthen our ability to offer our clients world class service and advice, bespoke innovative financial solutions, and access to Barclays’ global capabilities.
"These appointments follow Barclays’ recent announcement about our growth strategy for the Private Bank and are key to our plans to continue to build on our successful track record supporting clients in Monaco.”