Canterbury tourism is to get a $1.6 million boost from the government, Christchurch airport and the council. Prime Minister John Key said the Ministry of Economic Development and airport will provide half of it, with the other half to come from the council. He said the message needs to be sent that Christchurch is open for business. “This is a collaborative approach that is designed to help CCT stabilise its business and operations and rebuild existing tourism and travel activity,” said Key. “Despite the severe impact of the earthquake, CCT has played a vital role in helping Canterbury’s tourism industry to recover, but this would be impossible to continue without additional funding. “Christchurch is the gateway for South Island tourism and must be supported. I would like to thank CIAL and CCC for their contribution to the recovery of the industry in Canterbury and the wider South Island.”

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