Weaving your way through wooden stalls on a reindeer-drawn sled, savoring the aroma of roasted almonds, and sipping on gløgg—the region’s twist on mulled wine—are just some of the highlights of a visit to a Christmas market in Scandinavia.
20.11.2023 - 14:13 / skift.com / Brian Quinn
Travel leaders from across the globe are gathering in Dubai next month on December 12-14 to look at the larger context of travel while focusing on staying ahead of global trends.
In this second edition of Skift Global Forum East, we will decipher the big trends facing the travel industry, and we will hear from leaders across all sectors, including tourism, hospitality, aviation, experiences, and more.
Skift Global Forum East 2023 kicks off with the opening reception on December 12th at Cloud 22 (located in Atlantis The Royal) followed by two full days of forum discussions on the 13th and 14th, concluding with a closing networking reception at 4:30pm. See current agenda here.
Skift is bringing together top executives in the travel industry, including:
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Weaving your way through wooden stalls on a reindeer-drawn sled, savoring the aroma of roasted almonds, and sipping on gløgg—the region’s twist on mulled wine—are just some of the highlights of a visit to a Christmas market in Scandinavia.
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