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Boost Conversion Rate: A Reference Framework to Manage Digital Channels

European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation
Volume 16 (2026): Issue s1 (August 2026)
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|May 2026
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ejthr-2026-0010 | Journal eISSN: 2182-4924 | Journal ISSN: 2182-4916
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Language: English
Page range: 119 - 134
Submitted on: Apr 25, 2025
Accepted on: Jul 25, 2025
Published on: May 18, 2026
Published by: Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year
Keywords:
Digital Marketing,
Conversion Rate,
Conversion Rate Optimisation,
CRO Strategies,
Digital Channels
Related subjects:
Business and economics,
Business management,
Business management, other,
Industries,
Tourism, hospitality, travel,
Event industry, leisure industry,
Sports and recreation,
Sports and recreation, other

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