Future of Travel, Skift Global Forum East 2023, Takes Off in Dubai!

Dec 11, 2023

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Get ready for the much-anticipated SGFE (Skift Global Forum East). It is the ultimate travel conference by Skift. This year, it joins forces with the annual summit of Dubai Tourism organized by the DET (the Department of Economy and Tourism). Save the dates – December 12-14, 2023, at the luxurious Atlantis The Royal.

Forget about the things to do in Dubai. This three-part extravaganza includes the Skift Global Forum East, a MENA extension of the renowned Skift Global Forum. Brace yourself for deep dives into the future of travel, exploring innovations in marketing, strategy, and technology.

Meanwhile, DET’s bi-annual ‘City Briefing’ is the pulse of industry stakeholders coming together to share ideas and strategies.

The Dubai Tourism Summit, born during last year’s Skift Global Forum East, is a world-class thought leadership program for networking among industry stakeholders. The ‘City Briefing’ event gathers DET’s aviation, travel, hospitality, and retail partners to discuss the latest industry developments.

Expect a powerhouse lineup at Skift Global Forum East 2023, featuring CEOs, thought leaders, and innovators from Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Global Hotel Alliance, Dubai Airports, Emirates, Google, Accor, Emaar Hospitality Group, and more.

Dive into discussions covering the future of travel, challenges of air capacity, post-pandemic trends for Chinese travelers, destination marketing through filmmaking, and the role of AI in shaping travel’s future – with a focus on the dynamic Middle East region.

Be part of conversations on global consumer shifts, building destination capacity, demographic trends, sustainability, and macroeconomic impacts on the industry. The Forum starts with a dazzling opening night reception at Cloud 22, Atlantis The Royal, on December 12, 2023 – an opportunity for networking and connecting with industry leaders.

Ready to join the conversation? Register for detailed event information at https://live.skift.com/skift-global-forum-east-2023, the official Skift Global Forum East 2023 site. Don’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of the travel industry’s future.

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