Fears Christchurch will soon reach hospitality overloadSTACY SQUIRES/Stuff.co.nz A hospitality overload is feared in Christchurch as more operators open up in the city. The database of hospitality businesses confirmed a shift to the suburbs, particularly along arterial routes such as Riccarton, Papanui, and Lincoln roads. Christchurch City Council figures, based on a narrower definition of hospitality businesses, put the total at 813 compared with 911 in the immediate pre-quake period. READ MORE:* Christchurch faces a battle of the bars* Growing Christchurch hospitality empires post-quake* Christchurch City Council gives rich-lister Antony Gough $300,000 energy subsidy* The Terrace – open for business by early 2016? The seasonal nature of the Christchurch market made it difficult and banks were becoming wary about supporting inner city hospitality businesses during the quiet months, he said.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2016 15:11 UTC