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A narrative review of Asian female travellers: looking into the future through the past

Elaine Chiao Ling YangDepartment of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management, Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD4111, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Catheryn Khoo-LattimoreDepartment of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management, Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD4111, AustraliaORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0003-2858-870XView further author information
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Charles ArcodiaDepartment of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management, Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD4111, AustraliaView further author information
Pages 1008-1027 | Received 26 Apr 2016, Accepted 29 Jun 2016, Published online: 19 Jul 2016

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