When the masses descend upon snow-covered Davos for the World Economic Forum's annual gathering, Esther Heldstab is determined to swim against the tide. The purveyor of tourist mementos on the town's main street is one of the few shopkeepers who won't hand over their keys to multinational conglomera.
Many tourist spots are shut down or blocked off during the World Economic Forum, yet there’s still plenty to do amid the clear air and mountain vistas.