Examining the factors that impede sustainability in China's tourism accommodation industry: A case study of Sanya, Hainan, China

Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 38-55

  Graci, Sonya ^a  

^a RYERSON UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Barriers; China; Stakeholders; Sustainable tourism

Indexed keywords

EID: 77954829326     PISSN: 19368623     EISSN: 19368631     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19368620903327683     Document Type: Article

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