A tourism surge is putting pressure on Christchurch’s hotel capacity. 

Hotels reached 96.4% occupancy last month – the highest February in a decade, and well above the national average. 

ChristchurchNZ credits events like the Electric Avenue music festival and increased airline capacity. 

Head of Destination Kath Low told Mike Hosking more hotels are needed, with several developments in the pipeline. 

She says a Sheraton Hotel is opening next year in the former Noah's Hotel building, which will add 240 rooms. 

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