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T20 World Cup came at a perfect time for us to showcase Melbourne, says Visit Victoria CEO Brendan McClements

15/12/2022 05:33 PM | Click to read full article

Tourism sector was one of the worst hit in Australia during COVID-19 as the country locked its borders and imposed a strict and lengthy lockdown. Sports continues to play a major role in driving tourism back to Australia, Melbourne, Victoria in particular. A well-contested T20 World Cup, featuring the blockbuster India-Pakistan clash at the MCG, has played its part and now it’s over to the upcoming Australian Open and the Australian Grand Prix to sustain the momentum.

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