Relationships in the distribution channel of tourism conflicts between hoteliers and tour operators in the mediterranean region

International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 113-139

  Buhalis, Dimitrios ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Business relationships; Strategic alliances

Indexed keywords

EID: 85023729277     PISSN: 15256480     EISSN: 15286499     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J149v01n01_07     Document Type: Article

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