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Thai University hosts international tourism conference

16.08.2012

The Faculty of Management Sciences at Khon Kaen University (KKU) in the Northeast is currently busy with its preparations for the 62nd international conference of Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism (AIEST) which will be taken place on Aug.26 – 30 at the Pullman Raja Orchid Hotel, Khon Kaen.

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