Christchurch hotels announce re-opening dates

Accor has revealed plans to re-open two of its four Christchurch hotels within the next twelve months.

Sport’s back in Christchurch and Cantabrians are celebrating

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.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Heritage’s Shearer frustrated with Christchurch delays

It’s been just 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.

Christchurch, a year on

A year after being struck by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake on February 22, 2011, Christchurch is poised to become one of the most exciting cities in Australasia.

Exclusive: Latimer Hotel starts rebuilding in Christchurch

EXCLUSIVE BY JAMES WILKINSON

The Latimer Hotel has become the first hotel in Christchurch to start re-building on a major scale since two earthquakes ravaged the city in late 2010 and early 2011.

Exclusive: Slow but steady progress for Christchurch hotels

BY BRUCE GARRETT

Nine months on from the 22 February earthquake and the Christchurch hotel scene still has a long way to go.

Viability of new Christchurch hotels under threat

Proposed height restrictions for buildings within the Christchurch CBD could threaten the viability of new hotel developments, hotel industry representatives say.

2011 HM Awards winners announced in front of record audience

In front of a record crowd of 600 hoteliers, industry leaders and major suppliers, the winners of the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy, have been announced.

Hoteliers raise over NZD$60,000 for Christchurch at 2011 HM Awards

Australia and New Zealand’s leading hoteliers and suppliers have helped raise over NZD$60,000 for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust in one of the greatest charity displays the accommodation industry has seen in years.

Crowne Plaza Christchurch to be demolished

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) remains committed to maintaining a presence in Christchurch despite the announcement that one of its three hotels in the city, Crowne Plaza Christchurch will not be rebuilt in the wake of the February earthquakes.