Smart Agritourism: The Role of Digital Tools in Enhancing Visitor Experience and Farm Profitability
By: Nataliia Parkhomenko and Lucia Vilčeková
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Language: English
Page range: 28 - 39
Submitted on: Feb 8, 2026
Accepted on: Mar 9, 2026
Published on: Aug 17, 2026
Published by: Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
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