Career goals and expectations of hospitality and tourism students in China

Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism

Volumn 9, Issue 1-2, 2009, Pages 63-80

 

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Author keywords

Career goals and expectations; China; Hospitality and tourism; Undergraduate students

Indexed keywords

EID: 85023835530     PISSN: 15313220     EISSN: 15313239     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15313220903041972     Document Type: Article

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