It's Saudi Arabia, and until now, unless they were making a religious pilgrimage to Mecca or were in town for business, tourists weren't exactly lining up to visit.
It also has experience in installing modern transport links, with recent upgrades to the network built to handle the Hajj, an annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia that attracts over two million people.
"Yes and no," says Newton. On the one hand, he adds, a controversial reputation is never good for tourism."On the other hand, Saudi Arabia is aware that the world has a short memory.Courtesy Saudi Commission for Tourism and Heritage "Saudi Arabia is one of the last unexplored regions on Earth. Full of history, unique culture, and diverse landscapes," she says.
Marc Nouss, a Paris-based travel photographer and social media influencer, has traveled to Saudi Arabia twice on sponsored press trips.
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