Christchurch opens first hotel since earthquake
Ibis Christchurch has opened its doors today, becoming the first city centre hotel to re-open since the February 2011 earthquake.
4 September, 2012Posts Tagged: christchurch
Christchurch invites travellers to experience its transformation
At a media briefing this week in Sydney, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker made his first major visit to Australia since the February 2011 earthquake to unveil the new look of the city.
23 August, 2012New Zealand PM announces Christchurch Centre rebuild plans
The business events and tourism industries have welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister John Key’s announcement that a new convention centre will be built in Christchurch in a prime central location near the Avon river.
31 July, 2012New convention centre for Christchurch to be announced soon
The New Zealand government is due to announce within the next few weeks where Christchurch’s new convention centre will be built, clearing the way for new investment in hotels, restaurants and cafes.
11 June, 2012Accor announces re-opening of two Christchurch hotels following quake
Accor has announced plans to open two of its four Christchurch hotels, which were closed following the earthquake in February 2011.
15 May, 2012Christchurch recognises medical convention delegates one year on
Last year when Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand were holding their conference during the Christchurch earthquake, they never anticpated that one year on they’d be recognised for their lifesaving efforts at the same conference in Darwin.
7 May, 2012New convention centre top priority for Christchurch
The New Zealand government has signalled its commitment to the building of a new convention centre in Christchurch by making it a top priority.
24 April, 2012Christchurch inaugurates new stadium
Cantabrians weren’t just celebrating a much-needed Crusaders victory over the Cheetahs last Saturday, but the opening of a new temporary Christchurch Stadium that can hold up to 34,000 people.
29 March, 2012Peppers Beacon gets a million dollar makeover
Queenstown’s luxury resort, Peppers Beacon has completed an extensive $1 million makeover using all local or Canterbury region suppliers in an effort to support businesses and communities affected by the earthquakes.
28 March, 2012VIDEO: Heritage’s Shearer frustrated with Christchurch delays
It’s been a little over a year since the earthquake that devastated Christchurch on February 22, 2011 and Heritage Hotels’ Chief Operating Officer Jeff Shearer says the delays in reopening the company’s hotels has been a frustrating process.
13 March, 2012Christchurch’s newest hotel will be first to re-open
In a major boost for tourism and business in Christchurch, the Rendezvous Hospitality Group will launch its Rendezvous Hotel brand to the city early next year.
19 December, 2011Vbase venues to be managed by Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council and Vbase Ltd confirmed on Friday the business will now be governed and managed by Council.
14 June, 2011Canterbury conference industry stands together for MEETINGS NZ
Christchurch & Canterbury’s conference industry will be flying the red and black flag with pride and spreading the message its down, but far from out when it heads to Rotorua in June for MEETINGS 2011
5 May, 2011Christchurch tourism gets $1.6m funding boost
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has recognised the severe impact on Canterbury tourism from the February 2011 earthquake with a NZD$1.6 million funding boost.
18 April, 2011Christchurch conferencing capabilities returning
Christchurch & Canterbury Convention Bureau manager Leonie Ashford says outside of the CBD there are several venues capable of hosting large conferences, all of which are undamaged and fully operational
11 April, 2011What’s open in Christchurch and Canterbury
Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism has released an update of businesses open around the region following the massive February earthquake.
31 March, 2011IHG’s Christchurch hotels not taking bookings until 2012
IHG has closed out all reservation channels for its three Christchurch hotels for the remainder of 2011, as assessment of the earthquake-affected portfolio continues.
24 March, 2011Christchurch loses Rugby World Cup games
Christchurch has lost its seven Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) games that were due to be held in September and October after the city’s stadium operator Vbase determined the ground would not be ready in time for the tournament.
17 March, 2011Christchurch tourism takes first steps to recovery
Christchurch’s tourism industry has taken its first steps towards recovery, opening some core services for the first time since the February 22 quake and the National Crisis Management Centre has now removed its non-essential travel restrictions for Chris
8 March, 2011Stay at Accor Hotels and help raise funds for Christchurch
The Accor hotel group will donate $2 to the Christchurch earthquake appeal for every room sold throughout its New Zealand network up till 31 March. The group, which operates 29 hotels, hopes to raise over $200,000
28 February, 2011
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