Melbourne is world's ninth most liveable city according to the annual list compiled for the upcoming edition of design and lifestyle magazine, Monocle.
"The results of the Monocle ranking are more in-step with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which ranked Melbourne as the world's second most liveable city, compared to the recent Mercer Report, which ranked Melbourne well outside the top ten", says VTIC CEO, Wayne Kayler-Thomson.
"The Monocle ranks Melbourne inside the top ten based on a strong economy, a thriving art scene and the high number of people moving from interstate and overseas to live here.
"Both the EIU and the Monocle agree that Melbourne is Australia's most liveable city and one of the top cities in the world.
"These results are welcome and should provide even further encouragement for tourists to experience Melbourne for themselves", says Mr Kayler-Thomson. Background - what is VTIC
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) is the peak policy council for the Victorian tourism industry, which represents key industry associations, operators and government agencies, providing one united industry voice.
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