Virginia D’Umas

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Nice Côte d’Azur Airport unveils a luxury retail transformation

Following eighteen months of extensive renovation, Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has officially unveiled a complete overhaul of its commercial landscape.

BEFF 2026: The forum reshaping the blue economy’s financial DNA

High-profile world leaders and top-tier venture capitalists gathered in Monaco on 28th and 29th May for the second edition of the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) to declare that the...

Turning the blue economy mainstream: Monaco Blue Initiative 2026 maps the future of ocean finance

The 17th edition of the Monaco Blue Initiative, held on 27th May at the Oceanographic Museum, proved that the high seas are no longer just an environmental concern, but a distinct global asset class.

Twenty thousand leagues under Port Hercule: Inside Monaco’s Fête de la Mer

The Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) held its annual Fête de la Mer on Saturday 23rd May, dedicated to St Peter, the patron saint of fishermen. This year's event featured a new two-day regatta, the Spring...

How keeping hybrid models after the Covid-19 health crisis unlocked a corporate productivity boost 

Hybrid working arrangements established during the health crisis have generated a modest but tangible increase in corporate labour productivity

‘Garden of Life’: immersive Monaco exhibition blends eastern wellness with mixed-media art

In the fast-paced, high-energy environment of the Principality, finding a true sanctuary for both the body and the mind can feel like a rare luxury. However, a collaborative exhibition in Monaco is...