From the summer haven of Sandefjord to the rugged, untamed wilderness of Svalbard, Cecilie has always been captivated by contrasts. Since 2020, she has been the voice behind our communications with guests, ambassadors, and partners. Starting in August 2024, she will take on the role of leading our sales and marketing efforts, with a mission to ensure that every visitor falls in love with the Arctic wilderness\u2014and returns home with a deep respect for its history, culture, and fragile environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Svalbard is the epitome of something raw and authentic, standing in stark contrast to the world\u2019s increasing digitization and automation. Here, at 78 degrees north, the weather is the ultimate architect of experience. Four seasons can unfold within 24 hours. The biting cold is quickly forgotten when snow-covered mountain ranges are bathed in pastel hues, and nothing compares to the taste of blackcurrant toddy after a rough boat ride past glaciers and iconic peaks, according to Cecilie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cecilie first set foot in Svalbard in 1997 as a journalist for Schibsted Nett, where she covered the world\u2019s first live concert broadcast over the internet, made possible by Telenor Svalbard\u2019s cutting-edge communication systems. Since then, she has worked in communications both domestically and internationally, but she has now found her permanent place in Longyearbyen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy top recommendation for anyone visiting Svalbard is to make time to experience one of our outstations: Nordenski\u00f6ld Lodge and Isfjord Radio. It\u2019s in the wilderness where the true magic happens. Outside the boundaries of civilization, we find a sense of mastery, wonder, and humility. We may be small in the face of nature\u2019s wild forces, but we hold the power to protect its vital importance for our existence. It\u2019s a fascinating balance,\u201d Cecilie concludes.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":4081,"template":"","designation":[13,12],"class_list":["post-3691","members","type-members","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","designation-sales-team","designation-manager-team"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n