Statistics published by the Greek Ministry of Tourism, show Australia as a clear standout when it comes to tourist arrivals in Greece.
Not only do Australians spend the most out of all tourists globally, they also opt to stay in Greece for longer periods in comparison to their fellow travellers from around the world.
Building on these tourist connections between Australia and Greece has been at the forefront of the Greek Community of Melbourne’s (GCM) program.
Meanwhile, in a show of support to the Greece’s tourism sector and a move to build on Australian arrivals in Greece, Mr Papastegriadis revealed that in the community’s recent meetings with the Greek Ministry of Tourism, they offered to lease an office located in the Greek Centre free of charge, as an opportunity to set up an Australian Headquarters for Tourism.