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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.