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New campaign targets West Australian visitors
Monday, 3 November 2014, 9:28 am | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Canterbury is the focus of a new a campaign to entice West Australians to fly direct to Christchurch and experience New Zealand’s best. More >>
CCT targets Aussies with new twist to Canterbury Tales
Monday, 6 October 2014, 9:23 am | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism (CCT) has launched a new campaign - Canterbury Tales Yet To Be Told – in a bid to entice Australian visitors back to the region. More >>
New visitor kiosk opens in the Square
Friday, 20 December 2013, 3:16 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
A new visitor kiosk has been set up in Cathedral Square to help visitors get the most out of their stay in Christchurch. More >>
Travellers pick Christchurch as a destination on the rise
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 3:57 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch is winning favour with users of the worlds largest travel website, who have voted the city as the number one Destination on the Rise in the South Pacific. More >>
New funding gives significant boost to tourism recovery
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 4:20 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism has welcomed today’s announcement of a funding package to support the ongoing recovery of the tourism sector in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. More >>
Sea Princess' arrival marks start of busy cruise season
Monday, 14 October 2013, 4:04 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
The arrival of the Sea Princess into Akaroa Harbour tomorrow (15 October) will mark the start of another busy cruise season for the Banks Peninsula township. More >>
Sea Princess’ arrival marks start of another busy season
Monday, 14 October 2013, 11:06 am | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
News release October 14, 2013 Sea Princess’ arrival marks start of another busy cruise season More >>
Spring brings tourism boost for Christchurch
Monday, 2 September 2013, 11:37 am | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Spring is in the air for Christchurch, with the opening of four central city hotels boosting accommodation capacity by 25 per cent. Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism (CCT) chief executive Tim Hunter says the hotel openings signal big progress for ... More >>
Cricket World Cup great boost for Christchurch tourism
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 1:27 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
News that Christchurch has been named a host city for the opening match in the next Cricket World Cup is being welcomed by the city’s tourism leaders. More >>
Direct flights will bring growth in tourism
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 7:22 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Canterbury’s ability to tap into the booming Western Australia market will be significantly boosted by the introduction of direct flights between Christchurch and Perth, says the region’s tourism boss. More >>
The Amazing Race throws spotlight on Canterbury
Monday, 4 March 2013, 3:27 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Fans of the hit reality TV show The Amazing Race are in for a taste of Canterbury’s stunningly beautiful landscapes and adrenaline pumping activities. More >>
Share your pictures to show the new Christchurch
Friday, 2 November 2012, 11:41 am | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
People are being encouraged to share their photos of the changing face of Christchurch as part of an ongoing campaign to entice more Australian visitors here. More >>
Campaign aims to change perceptions of Christchurch
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 9:01 am | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Australians' perceptions of Christchurch are being challenged through a new marketing campaign led by Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism. More >>
CCT Appoints New Director
Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 12:25 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Experienced South Island tourism operator Dave Hawkey has been appointed a director of Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism (CCT). He will also take over from Paul Bingham as board chairman in November. More >>
Tourism industry welcomes convention centre plan
Monday, 30 July 2012, 6:24 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
The planned new convention centre for Christchurch will bring millions of dollars into the city and give the tourism industry confidence to move forward, industry leaders say. More >>
Blueprint for Christchurch 'bold and innovative'
Monday, 30 July 2012, 6:23 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
The blueprint for rebuilding Christchurch’s quake-hit city centre is ‘bold and innovative’ and puts Christchurch on track to again become one of the greatest cities in Australasia. More >>
Magic time for Christchurch
Monday, 18 June 2012, 9:04 am | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
In another sign of Christchurch’s recovery, popular tour bus company Magic has re-introduced the city into all its national itineraries. More >>
Reserve Status Major Boost for Tourism
Sunday, 10 June 2012, 7:12 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
News the Mackenzie Basin has been designated an International Dark Sky Reserve is expected to bring stargazers from around the world to the region and significantly boost tourism in the area. More >>
Opening of new stadium symbol of Christchurch's recovery
Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 3:59 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Major sporting fixtures are back on the agenda for Christchurch as the city celebrates the opening of a new $30m stadium. More >>
New Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism director appointed
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 4:45 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Prominent South Island hotel industry leader, Scott Wallace has been appointed a director of Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism. Board chairman Paul Bingham welcomed Mr Wallace’s appointment, saying the board would benefit from his experience, skills ... More >>