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Christchurch Airport grows, against national trend
Christchurch Airport has notched up another month of strong growth in international arrivals in May, taking its annual visitor arrival growth between July and May to 8.5 per cent, compared to the national total of -5.8 per cent for the same time period.
First New Zealand autonomous shuttle debuts at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch’s autonomous vehicle trial is changing up a gear with today’s introduction of New Zealand’s first Smart Shuttle.
Christchurch Airport supporting action on climate change
Christchurch Airport, as a member of the Climate Leaders’ Coalition, supports the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill announced today.
Virtual Reality for airport firefighters
A group of airport firefighters is firing up for emergency situations without any aircraft or firefighting gear!
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
"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
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
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
Christchurch Airport is introducing the world’s first online marketing portal for Alipay merchants.
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
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
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
Christchurch Airport’s position as the South Island’s gateway has gone from strength to strength following a bumper year for visitor arrivals.