The dynamics of tourism and people's expectations The social dimension of sustainable tourism development The purpose of the Sommets du tourisme : analysing, conceptualising and putting into practice the concept of sustainable development in tourism First results : improving the ecological quality as well as the general sustainability of tourism growth The social aims of tourism : serving individual aspirations and social progress The contradictions within the tourism development process People's expectations and the realities of tourism : individual happiness and taking advantage of what the market has to offer The dynamics of tourism and its effect on the public authorities : limiting the negative externalities of growth, creating prosperity and improving the quality of life Some important new concepts for tourism with a more human face A new ethic for world tourism : new answers for tourism development New rules for successful tourism development : putting the globalisation potential to work The attraction of living in a centre of tourism New professional skills : training young managers who can bring new life to destinations through innovation and management skills Diversification of the economic structure of tourism locations : prolonging the life cycle of existing products and services and diversifying their structure Creating interesting new jobs : eliminating structural weaknesses from the tourism labour market Improving the quality of life : protecting the environment and strengthening cultural identity A partnership between the public and private sectors to ensure success : involving the local population in the economic and political decision-making process The integration of tourism development in economic development policy and regional planning : promoting new forms of partnership between town and country Conclusions Prof. Dr Peter Keller Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Tourism Summits