CINZ IN CHRISTCHURCH IN 2021

CONVENTIONS and Incentives New Zealand’s (CINZ) MEETINGS will return to Otautahi Christchurch in 2021 from 1214 May.

The annual business events showcase was last held in the city 13 years ago, with CINZ Chief Executive Sue Sullivan announcing the plans at a networking event hosted by ChristchurchNZ at Christchurch Town Hall on Mon.

“It will be momentous to celebrate the evolution of this city and its world-class new facilities,” Sullivan said.

“Otautahi Christchurch is a gold standard destination for business events and we can’t wait to show it off to our New Zealand, Australian and international buyers and media.

“With the support of ChristchurchNZ, Air New Zealand, Te Pae Christchurch, Vbase, Christchurch Airport and Tourism New Zealand we will be bringing influential buyers into the heart of the South Island for an unforgettable experience.”

Christchurch last hosted MEETINGS in 2008, with the Event being held in Auckland and Rotorua since then.

Loren Heaphy, ChristchurchNZ’s General Manager of Destination and Attraction, said Otautahi Christchurch has undergone pivotal changes in the last few years.

“We’re excited to showcase our progress to the delegates at MEETINGS 2021, who have such an impact when it comes to booking business events.

“Business events are crucial to our economy, tackling visitor seasonality by bringing visitors into our city during shoulder seasons, with delegates to Christchurch staying an average of four nights and spending an average of NZ$372 per night.”

Pictured, an artist’s impression of Te Pae, Christchurch.