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Original Articles

Evaluating the optimal occupancy rate, operational efficiency, and profitability efficiency of Taiwan's international tourist hotels

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Pages 2145-2162 | Received 28 Jan 2010, Accepted 19 Apr 2010, Published online: 16 Sep 2010

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