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A Study of Experiential Quality, Equity, Happiness, Rural Image, Experiential Satisfaction, and Behavioral Intentions for the Rural Tourism Industry in China

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Pages 393-428 | Received 22 Aug 2015, Accepted 04 Mar 2016, Published online: 28 Feb 2017

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