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Saudi Arabia outlines strategy to attract middle-class tourists

Delegates from more than 150 countries are attending the U.N. World Tourism Organization’s General Assembly this week in Riyadh

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Guests attend the 26th General Assembly of the U.N. World Tourism Organization in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia is hosting the U.N. World Tourism Organization’s General Assembly this week as it unveils a broader tourism strategy aimed at attracting mass-market travelers, not just high-end visitors.

Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the shift...