Article first published in December 2021/ January 2022 Forbes Monaco issue. Erik Lindbergh gives Monaco a hundred million reasons to help make aviation permanently sustainable. In May 1919, New York hotelier Raymond Orteig offered a $25,000 prize ($400,000 today) to anyone who could fly 5,794 km non-stop from NYC to Paris. The American-French philanthropist wanted to promote…
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The Monaco Yacht Show 2021 is just around the corner, with this year’s event offering several changes, including a brand-new format. One of the fundamental changes will be a focus on targeting High-Net-Worth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals, with a greater emphasis on superyacht end-users. These changes have been implemented by the Informa Group, owner of the Monaco Yacht Show, who used…
Monaco company showcases new electric motor for shipbuilders. Lovers of water toys do not have to wait till the Yacht Show in September to add to their collection. “Monaco is the capital of yachting and is highly innovative when it comes to preserving oceans and the environment,” says Flavien Neyertz, the brains behind the 100% electric motorized Esurf board. In 2019, the Monaco resident…
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