Welcome remarks (Christian REY)

Welcome remarks (Carlo LAMPRECHT)

Brief introduction to the discussions (Michel CHARLET)

Tourism and culture : new paradigms for the sustainable development of tourism (Peter KELLER)

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How should the persistence of cultural differences be managed for human tourism ? (Huib WURSTEN)

Are cultural differences between nations going to remain the principal motivation of travellers ? (Ronald PARRIS)

Did the Silk Road contribute to attracting visitors and reinforcing the cultural identity of the neighbouring regions ? (Nasrollah MOSTOFI)

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The Bilbao Guggenheim Museum success story : how to overcome an economic and political crisis and attract visitors so as to develop a city and its region ? (Juan Ignacio VIDARTE)

Imagination, cultural and ludic desires : how did EXPO 2002 succeed in attracting a large number of visitors while influencing the cultural identity of the country ? (Nelly WENGER)

Production of attractions : how can one attract visitors ? (Kurt GROTSCH)

What are the promotional perspectives on the cultural assets of Geneva, an international and cultured city ? (François BRYAND)

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Cultural heritage and the return to origins : is it necessary to revise the notion of cultural identity in a world that is becoming smaller ? (Frans SCHOUTEN)

What are the perspectives of cultural tourism ? (Claude ORIGET DU CLUZEAU)

The great cities of art as successes of cultural tourism : the example of Bruges and its lessons. (Norbert VANHOVE)

Can the classification of Lyon as part of UNESCO's global cultural patrimony permit the city to attract new visitors ? (Bruce REDOR)

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How can the tourism resources of Estonia be exploited ? (Riina LÖHMUS)

How did Spain, by changing its image, succeed at positioning its cultural resources in the tourism markets ? (Ana Cristina GOZALO)

On the occasion of the "International Year of the Mountains 2002," can the alpine myth be revitalised by promotional campaigns such as "Switzerland: Home of the Mountains" ? (Michel FERLA)

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How to bring out traditional events by tourism ? (Luiz Gonzaga GODOI TRIGO)

How to create a city of art ? The example of Luzern Culture. (Mario LÜTOLF)

How Egypt creates dreams for attracting visitors ? (Abdul-Fattah EL-SABBAHY)

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Local and regional impact of large art expositions : example of the Gianadda Foundation (Léonard GIANADDA)

Complementary nature of cultural acts between Chamonix and Courmayeur : The Mont Blanc culture region (Luigi CORTESE)

What are the goals of the cultural strategies of Chamonix Mont Blanc ? (Claude MARIN)

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How must one present cultural tourist attractions ? (Heinz-Rico SCHERRIEB)

Mountains and cableways as a tourism attraction : how can the myth of the mountain be revitalised ? (André ZIMMERMANN)

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The integration of the local setting in tourist products : what is the importance of architecture ? (Klaus WEIERMAIR)

The "design" of tourism sites : how can the local spirit be integrated into the development and the improvement of tourist resorts or centres ? (André-Jean GUERIN)

Bhutan, between imperviousness and cultural integration : how to open up to tourism while defending one's cultural identity ? (Lhatu WANGCHUK)

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Closing session (Michel CHARLET)

How can international tourism, between crisis and durability contribute to a better world ? (Francesco FRANGIALLI)

Can the Rhône-Alpes, a large European and Alpine region, be opened to the world and guarantee the cultural diversity of its territory ? (Anne-Marie COMPARINI)

New paradigms in the area of sustainable development of tourism : what are the results of the Chamonix Mont Blanc/Geneva conference cycle ? (Peter KELLER)

Tourism Prize from the 2001 Tourism Summits (Stéphane MARTEAU)

Tourism in the French Government's vision : how can tourism growth be made sustainable ? (Léon BERTRAND)