Tourism degree internships: A longitudinal study

Journal of Vocational Education and Training

Volumn 55, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 319-334

  Busby, Graham ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33745615876     PISSN: 13636820     EISSN: 17475090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13636820300200232     Document Type: Article

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