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The generalized traveling problem (GTSP) is an extension of the classical traveling salesman problem. The GTSP is known to be an NP-hard problem and has many interesting applications. In this paper we present a local-global approach for the generalized traveling salesman problem. Based on this approach we describe a novel hybrid metaheuristic algorithm for solving the problem using genetic algorithms. Computational results are reported for Euclidean TSPlib instances and compared with the existing ones. The obtained results point out that our hybrid algorithm is an appropriate method to explore the search space of this complex problem and leads to good solutions in a reasonable amount of time.
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Pop, P.C., Matei, O., Sabo, C. (2010). A New Approach for Solving the Generalized Traveling Salesman Problem. In: Blesa, M.J., Blum, C., Raidl, G., Roli, A., Sampels, M. (eds) Hybrid Metaheuristics. HM 2010. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 6373. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16054-7_5
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