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Research Article

Investigating the Motivations and Preferences of Chinese Cruise Travelers Amid COVID-19

新冠疫情下中国邮轮旅游者的动机和偏好调查

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Pages 92-117 | Received 26 Nov 2021, Accepted 27 May 2022, Published online: 22 Jul 2022

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