ACCOMMODATION

With a population of some 300,000 people in the canton and city of Geneva, it is not difficult to appreciate the problems the region experiences in accommodating the thousands of visitors that descend on it for the World TELECOM every four years (154,671 at Telecom 95). While Geneva has many assets (including security, neutrality and the seat of the headquarters of the ITU), the local authorities accept that accommodation in the host city represents a problem.

In recognition of this problem, the Geneva authorities – in agreement with the Société des Hôteliers de Genève – have ensured that 85% of the hotel capacity of Geneva and the surrounding regions (neighboring France, Vaud, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Valais) will be reserved exclusively for TELECOM 99 + INTERACTIVE 99.

While Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has been appointed as the official travel agent for TELECOM 99 + INTERACTIVE 99, exhibitors may arrange accommodation through any agency they choose or may establish direct contact with hotels in the region. However, we recommend exhibitors and visitors to contact the appointed Official Agency. The possibility of renting private accommodation should also be discussed with CWT. Contact:

Another important contact:
Société des Hôteliers de Genève
98, rue de Saint-Jean
1211 Geneva 11
Switzerland
Tel.:+41 22 715 3111
Fax:+41 22 715 3213

Hotel Bank

For any last minute accommodation, the Geneva Tourist Office will have "accommodation banks" on their stand at the main entrance to PALEXPO and at the entrance to Hall 7, whereby any previously reserved but no longer required hotel rooms apartments are "released" and made available to the public.