This list is for the discussion and dissemination of tourism research topics and issues, in and related to, Asia. Asia is defined as East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Central Asia. (Southwest Asia/Middle East and the Pacific/Oceania are not considered part of the core subject matter of this list, but may be included peripherally.) You can see an archive of past messages at the Yahoogroups.com website:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/asiatourismresearch/

The list is operated by Alan A. Lew of Northern Arizona University, USA.

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