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Aviation News International – Even for those trips, visas were hard to get, and the kingdom did not have a reputation as a tourist destination. Saudi Arabia has been known instead for being a deeply conservative country that has been criticised on human rights grounds.<\/p>\n

But as travel continues to pick up in a post-pandemic world, the kingdom is working to increase its income from tourism as well as\u00a0transporting people and goods.<\/p>\n

To do that, it is\u00a0showcasing a more relaxed side to the world, promoting its tourist destinations, and simplifying entry requirements.<\/p>\n

It is also planning to replace one of its busiest airports, the capital Riyadh\u2019s King Khalid Airport, with the massive King Salman International.<\/p>\n

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Source: https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2023\/7\/31\/saudi-arabia-eyes-aviation-expansion-to-get-in-on-crucial-tourism-market<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Aviation News International – Even for those trips, visas were hard to get, and the kingdom did not have a reputation as a tourist destination. Saudi Arabia has been known instead for being a deeply conservative country that has been criticised on human rights grounds. 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