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Original Articles

Urban Environments and Nature-based Attractions: Green Tourism in Singapore

(Assistant Professor in Tourism Studies) , (Graduate) , (Graduate) & (Graduate)
Pages 71-78 | Received 15 Jul 2000, Accepted 01 Jun 2001, Published online: 12 Jan 2015

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