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More direct flights between Christchurch and Hong Kong
24 Apr 2019

More direct flights between Christchurch and Hong Kong

Good news for South Island travellers… strong demand has led to Cathay Pacific confirming a third summer season between Christchurch and Hong Kong - plus increasing to four flights per week during December-January-February.

The future of digital travel
10 Apr 2019

The future of digital travel

"Robotic retailers", "travelling by virtual reality" and "pilotless planes" are just some of the ideas University of Canterbury students had for how digital disruption and emerging technologies will impact the future of travel.

Important win for six South Island tourism organisations
8 Apr 2019

Important win for six South Island tourism organisations

Six more South Island tourism organisations are about to get a valuable hand up to attract and do business with Chinese visitors.

Half-year result reveals continued growth for Christchurch Airport
27 Feb 2019

Half-year result reveals continued growth for Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport is reporting an increased interim result for the six months of July to December 2018, off the back of international passenger growth and strong cost control.

World first portal for Alipay merchants
2 Oct 2018

World first portal for Alipay merchants

Christchurch Airport is introducing the world’s first online marketing portal for Alipay merchants.

New and larger retail experience coming to Christchurch Airport
2 Oct 2018

New and larger retail experience coming to Christchurch Airport

Doubling the size of the international retail space at Christchurch Airport is one of the many changes coming as a result of the appointment of a new world leading concessionaire.

Chinese travel service platform launched to boost regional tourism
31 Aug 2018

Chinese travel service platform launched to boost regional tourism

Christchurch Airport has today announced the launch of a South Island Travel Store on Fliggy, a leading Chinese travel service platform and part of the Alibaba digital ecosystem, in a move designed to promote regional tourism and economic development.

2018 a year of records for Christchurch Airport
28 Aug 2018

2018 a year of records for Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport reports a financial year 2018 (ending 30 June 2018) which saw passenger numbers reach a record 6.87 million (up from 6.57m).

Bumper year for international visitor arrivals through Christchurch Airport
27 Aug 2018

Bumper year for international visitor arrivals through Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport’s position as the South Island’s gateway has gone from strength to strength following a bumper year for visitor arrivals.