New Zealand joint trade updates - Auckland and Christchurch

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) and Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted a joint cocktail function at Air New Zealand's CICC in Auckland. The event had over 75 trade industry partners from retail and wholesale with updates from both airlines including Cathay highlighting their newest aircraft the A350 on the Auckland-Hong Kong route.

For the South Island joint update, this event was hosted by CX, HKTB and Christchurch Airport promoting the introduction of the new direct seasonal service between Hong Kong and Christchurch starting December 2017 and also an update to over 40 travel partners on the destination including the latest developments and attractions.

Auckland event (L-R): Mary He, HKTB; Vanessa Traille, CX; Evelyn Lee, Midday Travel; Shaun Muller, CX; Blair Catton, Air NZ

Christchurch event (L-R): Mary He, HKTB; Shaun Muller, CX; Vanessa Traille, CX; Gareth Williamson, Christchurch Airport; Pranay Srivastava, CX