The 11 Christchurch-based House of Travel outlets got together last week to treat their local suppliers to a Christmas lunch at Hotel Montreal, in recognition of the collective hard work that went into creating a successful 2025.
The event was a chance to relax, connect and celebrate working together. Owner-operators from the 11 Christchurch stores were in attendance, as well as representatives from 12 suppliers, including Stuba, On the Go, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand, The Travel Corporation and Christchurch International Airport (CIAL).
The 28-degree day at the locally owned and operated Hotel Montreal was perfect for a three-course lunch, complete with Christmas truffles.
A special acknowledgement was made to Prue Dunbar, House of Travel regional marketing manager for the Christchurch region, for her passion and energy in delivering results for both suppliers and HoT.
‘We also wanted to recognise how special it is to operate collaboratively as a group of 11 outlets spread across the city. We don’t often get the chance to all come together and reflect on the wins, so it was a great opportunity to toast to the year that was, as well as the year ahead,’ says Dalwyn Sinclair, owner HoT Upper Riccarton.
Elaine Casey, Air New Zealand; Briar Nash, Christchurch International Airport; Jan Cox, Qantas
Megan McCall, HoT Christchurch City; Mel Hubber, HoT Ferrymead; Sarah Bright, HoT Northlink; Prue Dunbar, HoT Marketing; Jo Lill, On the Go
Sarah Crowe, HoT High St Lanes; Charlotte Page, Emirates; Harriett Kesterton, Allianz; Ian Duggan, Emirates
Jonathan Prager, HoT Rangiora; Ian Collier, Discover Travel; Dalwyn Sinclair, HoT Upper Riccarton
