Effects of Tourism on Residents' Quality of Life in Saudi Arabia: An Empirical Study

Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management

Volumn 21, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 617-637

  Khizindar, Tariq M ^a  

^a KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY   (Saudi Arabia)

Author keywords

community perceptions; quality of life; Saudi Arabia; tourism impact

Indexed keywords

EID: 84864677866     PISSN: 19368623     EISSN: 19368631     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19368623.2012.627226     Document Type: Article

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