Hospitality and tourism industry heavyweight, Jerry Inzerillo, used The Summit in Monaco last week, Forbes Travel Guide’s annual conference, to voice concerns about the shortage of quality personnel facing the sector.

Forbes Travel Guide has flagged the introduction of an Advanced Commission Payment program as part its Meridian AI-powered platform for endorsed travel advisors.

French Riviera town Villefranche-sur-mer will also ban larger cruise ships, under the same decree that will see neighbouring Nice turn away ships carrying more than 900-guests.

The Palace des Neiges in Courchevel will be relaunched as Monte-Carlo One – Courcheval in the 2026-27 winter season, under new owner Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) Group.

Monaco is gearing up for a spectacular 2025, filled with unforgettable events. From world-class sporting competitions to captivating cultural performances and new restaurant openings, Monaco promises an exceptional calendar of activities. The Principality continues to reinvent itself while staying true to its DNA.

Monaco: The Ultimate Pre-ILTM Destination for Australian Travel Advisors

Explora Journeys is offering access to the exclusive Formula 1® Paddock Club™ during the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025, taking place from 22 to 25 May 2025 in Monaco. Paddock Club will be available to guests staying in Ocean Residences and Penthouses during the race spectacle.

Visit Monaco, Seabourn, COMO Hotels and Resorts and Maybourne Riviera hosted a select group of Australian luxury travel advisors to showcase how Monaco perfectly complements the cruise experience.

In collaboration with the European Travel Commission (ETC), Visit Monaco and Atout France have partnered to organise a six-day fam trip showcasing the very best of these two glamorous destinations including unique cultural experiences, prestigious hotels and fine dining restaurants.

Explora Journeys’ soon-to-launch second ultra-luxury ship, EXPLORA II, has been confirmed as a floating hotel for the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2025.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is promoting an “exclusive experience” for the 2024 Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco later this month.

Boutique tourism marketing agency, Tourism Garden has confirmed the appointment of Claire Neil as the Regional Manager, Australia & New Zealand for Visit Monaco.