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Exploring Pro-Environmental Behaviour Among Hotel Suppliers: Evidence From Selected Hotels in Poland

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|May 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ijcm-2026-0009 | Journal eISSN: 2449-8939 | Journal ISSN: 2449-8920
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