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The Effectiveness of Search Engine Optimization Practices in Promoting Turkey's Tourism Destinations. A case Study of Tourism Destinations in Istanbul City 搜索引擎优化实践在促进土耳其旅游目的地的有效性。以伊斯坦布尔市旅游目的地为例

. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Management Pub Date : 2023-05-14 DOI: 10.53819/81018102t4137

Cevat O. Altin

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