The Influence of Visual Elements of Social Media on the Behavior of Generation Z Tourists
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Language: English
Page range: 44 - 51
Submitted on: Jan 1, 2025
Accepted on: Aug 1, 2025
Published on: Sep 28, 2025
Published by: University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Science
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