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CEO says these are reasons for Middle East’s tourism boom

By Ana DeOliva, CNN

Published 12:15 PM EST, Mon December 9, 2024

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CEO says these are reasons for Middle East’s tourism boom

Intercontinental Hotels Group CEO Elie Maalouf discusses the strategies driving the growth of tourism in the Middle East, from luxury lifestyle trends to global events.

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