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Christchurch an 'exciting' city
Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 2:06 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch is re-emerging as one of the New Zealand’s most exciting cities, according to a writer for the influential travel guide Lonely Planet. Travel writer Brett Atkinson spent two weeks on the ground in Christchurch researching the city in the wake of ... More >>
Christchurch: New visitor centre opens its doors
Monday, 14 November 2011, 12:54 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
After eight months in temporary premises Christchurch’s i-SITE Visitor Centre now has a specially-designed portable home in a central location. The new Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre has opened today (Monday, November 14) next to Canterbury Museum ... More >>
Tourism industry thrilled by return of Mt Cook flights
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 9:09 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Canterbury's tourism leaders say Air New Zealand's decision to resume flying to Mt Cook is a sign of the growing popularity of the area as a visitor destination. More >>
Canterbury tourism thrilled by direct flights from Japan
Friday, 28 October 2011, 4:13 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
The resumption of direct air services between Japan and Christchurch signals confidence in the long-term viability of Christchurch & Canterbury as a visitor destination, says the region's tourism chief executive. More >>
Save the date for French Fest
Wednesday, 17 August 2011, 12:49 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
The biggest community festival in Banks Peninsula to set to take place in the last weekend in October. Come and celebrate ‘a taste of France in the heart of New Zealand’ with the Piper Heidsieck French Fest. More >>
Let the skiing begin!
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 12:36 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
New Zealand’s ski season officially kicked off on Monday (June 27), with the opening of Mt Hutt, the Canterbury region’s largest commercial ski area, just an hour from Christchurch International Airport. More >>
New Partnership to Steer Tourism Recovery
Monday, 18 April 2011, 5:38 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
The rebuilding of Christchurch’s tourism industry has taken a major step forward today with the announcement of a new partnership aimed at getting the ailing industry back on its feet. More >>
Help Christchurch – book a stay!
Monday, 11 April 2011, 4:21 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
People who want to show their support for the rebuilding of Christchurch should consider booking a stay in the region, says Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism boss Tim Hunter. More >>
Tourism industry takes first steps towards recovery
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 1:39 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch’s tourism industry has taken its first steps towards recovery, opening some core services for the first time since the February 22 quake. More >>
Hot South Island travel deals for holidaymakers
Monday, 10 January 2011, 11:33 am | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Bargain travel deals are available for those Kiwis still wanting to make the most of their summer holidays. Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism has partnered with Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast to promote South Island touring at whatshot.christchurchnz.com ... More >>
Boost for Canterbury as cruise ships increase
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 10:47 am | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Direct expenditure in Canterbury from cruise ship visits is expected to grow to $31 million next season, creating an extra 189 jobs in the region, new figures show. More >>
Amazing Race host to bring Aussies to Christchurch
Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 3:36 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism is using the skills of multi-Emmy Award winner and host of hit TV programme The Amazing Race, Phil Keoghan to entice Australians to visit the region in a new advertising campaign. More >>
Updated Information
Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 12:24 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Tourism New Zealand is working with Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism (CCT) and emergency services in the region to get reliable information to visitors and travel sellers. More >>
Accommodation Still Available For Bledisloe
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 2:26 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
While Saturday's Bledisloe Cup game has AMI Stadium nearly at capacity, you can still get a bed for the night, Christchurch accommodation providers say. While most central city hotels are booked out for the weekend, rooms are still available in a few hotels ... More >>
Warm-Up For Rugby World Cup 2011 For Visitors
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 5:54 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch is hosting New Zealand’s only Bledisloe Cup match this season and rugby fever is building as the city prepares to welcome thousands of fans – including a special celebrity supporter in this Saturday’s expected capacity crowd. More >>
Canterbury leaves visitors wanting more
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 11:13 am | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch and Canterbury's breath-taking scenery and relaxing vibe is winning over visitors, with a new survey showing the vast majority cannot wait to return. More >>
New partnership aimed at driving tourism
Monday, 15 February 2010, 11:27 am | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism has struck a strategic partnership with New Zealand’s largest privately-owned car rental company in a move it hopes will drive more people to explore the heart of the South Island. More >>
Christchurch welcomes cruise influx
Tuesday, 12 January 2010, 2:29 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
More than 14,000 holiday-makers will cruise into Lyttelton Harbour over the next two weeks as the port plays host to a steady stream of passenger-laden cruise ships. More >>
Chch Hotel Guests' Chance for Charitable New Year
Thursday, 7 January 2010, 3:26 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
The Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch is making a “Grand Gesture” this holiday season – stay with them in January and you can be part of their spirit of giving. Exclusively at www.whatshot.christchurchnz.com, New Zealanders booking January accommodation ... More >>
Ski Field Among World’s Top 10 “Green Adventures”
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 4:17 pm | Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Worldwide Honour Names Craigieburn Alongside Jamaica, Finland Among Favourite “Clean Breaks” More >>
