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Original Articles

Young Holidaymakers in Groups: Insights on Decision-making and Tourist Behaviour Among University Students

, (Professor of Travel and Tourism Management) & (Professor of Retail and Tourism Management)
Pages 259-268 | Received 04 Mar 2010, Accepted 15 Jul 2010, Published online: 12 Jan 2015

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