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ESGs and SDGs

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measurement in the tourism and hospitality industry: views from a developing country

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Pages 154-168 | Received 18 Jan 2023, Accepted 27 Nov 2023, Published online: 07 Feb 2024

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