All India, 06th October 2016 (GPN) : Monaco Tourism was the centre of attention for Indian fashion industry and corporate bigwigs who were enthralled by the charming mix of history, culture, arts, luxury and fashion that Monaco offers.

Renowned international fashion designer Ritu Beri, Amitabh Kant, CEO of Niti Ayog, Anil Lepps, CEO of Indiabulls and Shiv Jatia Chairman and Managing Director, Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.(Hyatt) were some of the faces that lightened the evening.

The event was hosted by Guillaunme Rose, President of Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority, Eric Marsan, Sales and Marketing Director of Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority and Corinne Kiabski, Press and Communication Deputy Director, Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority.

In the backdrop of a glorious history to the magnificent views of Mediterranean combined with 300 days of sunshine and mild weather, Monaco offers an impeccable hospitality to the visitors throughout the year.

Giving Indian wedding planners an insight into the stunning principality, Monaco Tourism also partnered with India’s first-ever wedding destination show, Indian Wedding Travel Mart, in July as one of the lead country partners. It engaged with local wedding planners and designers to encourage high net-worth and upper middle-class families to host weddings overseas. As many as 35 wedding and event planners and photographers attended the event.

Monaco hosts over 700 international level events around the year. Some of the renowned ones are Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, Monte-Carlo Rolex Tennis which takes place in the famous setting of the Monte-Carlo Country Club. Other events in the principality include International Circus Festival, Monte-Carlo Opera, Monte-Carlo Spring Arts Festival and Monte-Carlo Historic Grand Prix.

Monaco, royal principality on the French Riviera, is often perceived as the most alluring little stretch of land on Earth. A place of moving beauty, Monaco has the green flora and calm weather of the Côte d’Azur. It’s a seven minute helicopter ride from Nice. The charm of the principality is seen in the designer boutiques, posh hotels, luxury yachts and gourmet delight and a very personalised experience offering.