Christchurch all go for golf conference

Christchurch all go for golf conference

By Neville Idour

Christchurch New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand are pleased Christchurch has been chosen to host the Golf Matters New Zealand Golf Convention and Expo in August.

Caption: The Christchurch Convention centre which will be the venue for golf conference in August.

The New Zealand Golf and Industry Council has reached an agreement for the venue to be the new $475 million convention centre which opened last December.

Denise Langdon, the conference organiser, was able to get a first hand look at the facility and said: ``It is simply stunning. Delegates will enjoy one of the country’s most modern and advanced facilities.” 

The setting near the Avon River in the central city is perfect and convenient for attendees. The dates for the conference are August 8-10.

This conference will be the first of its kind in New Zealand, possibly the world, as it brings together all sectors of the golf industry in this country and from around the world. It is hoped there will be many international visitors but with covid, border and travel restrictions are a possible influence. Arrangements for online and streaming presentations from around the world are being worked on.

The programme and various speakers involved will be released this month along with registration of delegates. Involvement is expected from the European Tour, WPGA Tour of Australasia, the R&A, Golf Tour Operators IAGTO, plus news media, Olympic reps and more.

Industries such as travel, tourism and finance are also on the agenda. The venue will also be a feature and lure for the golf fraternity.

There is a 1400 seat auditorium which can be divided into two spaces. The banquet hall next door seats 1000 people and can be used for meetings and seminars. There are several meeting rooms downstairs plus a 2800 square metre exhibition hall which can be expanded to 3300 square metres or divided into smaller areas.

This conference and expo will be a must for all involved in the golf industry at a venue that will showcase it superbly

Caption:The front of the Christchurch Convention Centre.