Christchurch airport on the rise
Christchurh airport has continued its strong performance as the South Island grows in popularity as a Tourist destination.
The introduction of new services to Los Angeles, Dubai and Rarotonga, along with a 25% increase in International passenger movements were significant growth factors.
Acting chief executive Vic Allen said that strong support from airlines and the growing popularity of the South Island as a destination of choice underpinned the result.
“We have adopted an innovative marketing strategy to grow demand for Christchurch and the South Island as a holiday destination. We continue to invest in new markets and have seen some success.
“Take our growth in the inbound holiday travel market over the past year. International holiday travellers flying into Christchurch in 2004/2005 grew by 54,749 – compared with 144 into Auckland and 8,564 into Wellington,” he said.
Planss are also well advanced for a $200 million terminal development.
Graham Muldoon
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