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Special Issue: Museums, Art Galleries and Digital Innovation Challenges

How do museums foster loyalty in tech-savvy visitors? The role of social media and digital experience

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Pages 2991-3008 | Received 24 Dec 2020, Accepted 23 Feb 2021, Published online: 08 Mar 2021

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