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.

Rendezvous Christchurch to re-open March 1, 2012

In a major boost for tourism and business in Canterbury, Rendezvous Hospitality Group has announced that its Christchurch property will re-open in early 2012.

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.

ANZPHIC: Sydney flat, Perth hot and Cairns in trouble

BY JAMES WILKINSON

The latest STR Global statistics for the six months to June 2011 reveal that Sydney remains flat, Perth is the hot market and Cairns is in trouble as a strong Australian Dollar continues to significantly affect the hotel industry.

All alone in Christchurch

The George hotel in Christchurch is the only hotel open in the city’s CBD. In an exclusive column for HM, General Manager Bruce Garrett looks at the challenges facing both his hotel and the South Island’s largest city.

Emirates boosts trans-Tasman travel with New Zealand ski season sale

Emirates has launched a sale on Economy and Business Class trans-Tasman airfares to New Zealand, just in time for Australian travellers seeking a getaway to some of the world’s most famous ski-fields.

Christchurch tourism given NZD$1.6 million funding boost

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has recognised the severe impact on Canterbury tourism from the February 2011 earthquake with a funding boost.