With recent events such as No Finish Line, Monaco National Day, new appointments and opening of new spots and reopening of already familiar ones there has been quite a lot of news these days. And here we gathered for you the most interesting pieces.
No Finish Line 2024: Over 319,000 Kilometres of Determination and Heartfelt Kindness
The 25th edition of the No Finish Line race concluded on Sunday, November 24, at 2 p.m., marking another remarkable chapter in this endurance event’s history. Despite facing significant challenges from unpredictable weather, participants persevered, collectively covering an impressive 319,005 kilometres over eight days.
The race’s anniversary edition was met with mixed weather that disrupted the event midweek. Heavy conditions forced organizers to close the circuit for five hours on Thursday, November 21, and restrict access to the sea wall from Tuesday afternoon, November 19, until midday Friday, November 22. These interruptions cut the potential total distance by several thousand kilometres, but the participants’ enthusiasm remained unbroken.
Fairmont Monte Carlo appointed a New General Manager
Fairmont Monte Carlo has announced the appointment of Alexandre Ariel as General Manager.
With over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Alexandre Ariel began his career at Hôtel de Crillon in Paris and Trianon Palace in Versailles. He then worked at Disney’s Chefs de France in Florida, USA, and Club Med in Paris before excelling as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at InterContinental Chicago.
Prince Albert II Honours Monaco’s Public Safety Force during National Day
On the Cour d’Honneur, over 20 members of the Force Publique, including the Prince’s Carabiniers and the Fire Brigade, were honoured on National Day. Among them were Brigadier Michaël Denhez, who was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Captain Hervé Matu and Warrant Officer Stéphan Combaluzier, who received the Order of Saint-Charles. Labour Medals were also awarded to several Palace employees, including Emmanuel Alleaume and Simone Gomes Figueiredo, in recognition of their long-standing commitment.
The Principality celebrated its National Day under the brilliant Mediterranean sun on 19 November. The day began with a Te Deum service at the Cathedral, presided over by Archbishop Dominique-Marie David. Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, and several members of the Grimaldi family attended the mass.
Monte-Carlo’s First Casino at Sea is Officially Open
– Executive Chairman of the A&K Travel Group, Stéphane Valeri – Chairman & CEO of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, Pascal Camia – Director of International Development MCSBM @Crystal Casino Monte Carlo in Venice
For the first time in history, Monaco’s Société des Bains de Mer has opened a Casino outside of the Principality. A floating Monte-Carlo casino, aboard the luxurious Crystal Symphony cruise ship, was officially inaugurated on 14 November in Venice, Italy.
“The Grand Art du Jeu experience, a signature of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer since 1863, will be deployed on all future ships of the Crystal company,” says a recent press release by the SBM.
New Moods opens in December: what to expect
The Société des Bains de Mer is gearing up to reopen the most intimate of its concert halls, which once put the spotlight on young musicians from rock and folk scenes from 2008 to 2011. New Moods will open its doors on 5 December at 6 pm on the Place du Casino, after an official inauguration on 30 November. Directed by Stéphane Lobono, the New Moods program includes live music, rock, folk, blues, DJs and stand-up comedy. The venue’s revival was initiated by Stephane Valeri, Deputy Chairman of the SBM, to continue developing the Group’s festive offering in the Principality, particularly during the off-season.
