Convention Bureau News

The countdown for MEETINGS 2021 in Ōtautahi Christchurch has begun with the announcement of new dates for New Zealand’s premier business events exhibition run by Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ).

Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) and the Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) have announced a joint agreement which will see both organisations collaborate on issues mutually affecting their markets.

It was great to see Carrfields holding their Company Planning Days at Crowne Plaza Christchurch during the final week of Alert Level 2 – demonstrating how business events can be held safely and successfully in the new COVID-19 environment.

As New Zealand celebrates its Covid-free status, Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) and fellow event-related associations have released a new Voluntary Code for event organisers

New Zealand’s business events sector has received a boost with confirmation large events with separate groups of 100 can now go ahead.

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is delivering on its promise to drive economic and social value to the city of Christchurch, securing a host of new conferences despite the challenges presented by COVID-19.

Skydiving Kiwis will soon be landing into Sumner Beach to give the Canterbury tourism industry a much-needed boost.

The world’s largest and most prestigious virtual reality conference will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch in 2022.

The business events sector will play an important role in the tourism sector’s post-Covid-19 recovery, says Tourism New Zealand.