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Research Article

The Influence of COVID-19 on Vocational Hospitality and Tourism Students’ Career Choices

新冠肺炎疫情对旅游与酒店管理专业高职学生职业选择的影响研究

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Pages 74-91 | Received 25 Aug 2021, Accepted 17 Nov 2021, Published online: 06 Jan 2022

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