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Booking.com Names Christchurch Top 10 Trending Destination 2027

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 3:12 AM UTC · How we work

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Booking.com placed Christchurch in its top-10 Trending Destinations for 2027.
The ranking highlighted the Otakaro Avon River, Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens.
The 2026 opening of One New Zealand Stadium was cited as boosting events appeal.
ChristchurchNZ chief executive Ali Adams said the ranking shows the city’s evolution beyond a gateway role.
Booking.com surveyed 28,230 travellers from 32 countries, including 1,008 New Zealanders.

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Booking.com placed Christchurch in its top-10 Trending Destinations for 2027.
The ranking highlighted the Otakaro Avon River, Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens.
The 2026 opening of One New Zealand Stadium was cited as boosting events appeal.
ChristchurchNZ chief executive Ali Adams said the ranking shows the city’s evolution beyond a gateway role.
Booking.com surveyed 28,230 travellers from 32 countries, including 1,008 New Zealanders.