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Research Article

The Influence of Cognitive Food Image on Tourists’ Desire and Intention to Consume Destination Food: A Macau Study

认知型食物形象对游客尝试当地食物的欲望与意图的影响:一项以澳门当地美食为例的研究

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Pages 489-516 | Received 02 Jul 2021, Accepted 18 May 2022, Published online: 03 Jul 2022

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