Welcome (Christian REY)

Welcome address : Geneva, international city and a place of tourism (Carlo LAMPRECHT)

Welcome address (Michel CHARLET)

The social implications of a sustainable tourism growth (Peter KELLER)

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The future of international tourism and the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism : does tourism need an internationally recognized deontology ? (Francesco FRANGIALLI)

Decent work in hotel and tourism services : the role of social dialogue (Sally PAXTON)

Can the market serve a moral purpose ? (Martin BRACKENBURY)

Are framework conditions in poor countries more conducive to the development of tourism than is the case in prosperous nations ? (Ian Thornton CHRISTIE)

Is the socio-economic sustainability of international tourism assured in hyper-competitive conditions ? (David DIAZ BENAVIDES)

Tourism in Africa : what are the realities of tourism in the developing countries ? (Dr Franklin ADEJUWON)

Key questions - The viewpoint of the NGOs : can tourism really help poor countries ? (Dr Christine PLUSS)

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Message of Monsieur Jacques CHIRAC, President of the French Republic (Michel CHARLET)

Tourism for everybody : what does the Region Rhône-Alpes undertake for the handicapped people ? (Thierry CORNILLET)

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The new concept of professional training in tourism : what basic skills are required by the manager of a tourism resort ? (Dr Christian LAESSER)

The new "emotional fulfilment" professions : how to train those whose job it is to lead and inspire the consumers of mountain landscapes, ice and snow ? (Claude REY)

The Accor Academy : why are such initiatives of the private operational sector necessary ? (Jean-Jacques GRESSIER)

The point of view of a professional in tourism - What are the employment and career prospects for people who live in and around tourism sites ? (Bernard PRUD'HOMME)

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) in turmoil, and restructuring of the ski area : is the local economy of Davos in difficulty ? (Bruno GERBER)

Monaco : a diversification success story. How does the Principality earn its keep ? (Dario DELL'ANTONIA)

Manufacturers of spectacles in the Dolomites : what can be done to diversify the economic structure of a tourism country ? (Ernesto KRATTER)

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A new growth model for traditional tourism countries how to become more productive while creating jobs that are more attractive (Prof. Klaus WEIERMAIR)

Destination management : how to rationalize the process of production and commercialization and create interesting working places ? (Walter LOSER)

Le problème des collaborateurs saisonniers est-il un frein au développement des stations touristiques ? (Robert POULIQUEN)

The point of view of an entrepreneur - How can local productivity be increased while improving salaries and working conditions ? (François BIDAUT)

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Tourism growth and social sustainability : how did Aspen improve the quality of community life ? (Michael J. KINSLEY)

Quality of life of a tourism site : how does Capri protect the beauty of its scenery ? (Dr Salvatore CIUCCIO)

The point of view of a resident - What are the opportunities and challenges of living in a tourism site ? (Jean-Louis VERDIER)

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Funchal Portugal Tourism development and promotion on the destination level : what is the role of the local authorities ? (Bruno PEREIRA)

The tourism resort as a social laboratory (Prof. Bernard DEBARBIEUX)

Partnership and decision-making in mountain tourism resort : what are the lessons to be learned for the community ? (Prof. Françoise GERBAUX)

The point of view of local authorities - What can local communities do to create favorable conditions to sustainable development ? (Lydia MAGALLON FONT)

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The new network between cities and rural areas : how can tourism places face the increasing attractiveness of competing cities ? (Prof. Paul MESSERLI)

Olympic Games 2006 in Torino County: challenge for tourism and an economy in transition (Mario BURGAY)

The point of view of a deputy of the region - What are the possible strategies for diversifying the economy of an alpine town like Chamonix Mont-Blanc ? (Eric FOURNIER)

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Presentation of the 4th Tourism Summits and Farewell (Michel CHARLET)

Synthesis of the three Tourism Summits and Final remarks (Peter KELLER)

S't' sustainable tourism prize - Presentation of the winner