Out of the Chch Chaos, Business Owners Just Want Normal Back

Adventure South is a Christchurch based active travel company that has been in business there for 18 years. With several trips departing and returning to its Christchurch headquarters over the past week, its business as usual for the staff of twenty. Or, at least that is what they are trying to achieve.

“We actually got a trip underway on Tuesday afternoon after the quake struck, “said Geoff Gabites Managing Director of Adventure South. “That was a prelude to a number of trips that returned over the next few days.

“Fortunately, our staff and their families and homes were all safe and well, and our depot and offices came through this tragedy without any major issues. This environment allowed us to get back to normal much faster.

“Currently we are fielding enquiries from concerned clients who want to know if we are open for business. Our message is very clear and strong. Our trips are continuing to run and no-one has a reason to cancel. Ensuring our business continues as normal allows some 20 staff to thrive in their professional lives as much as they can. There is nothing better at the moment than having a role that requires you to focus on the tasks ahead – and that’s about spreading the word that we are open for business and need to increase visitor numbers now.”

Adventure South, like most travel businesses believe that in the wider community, the tourism dollar spreads further than anything else. They buy food and fuel, use a wide variety of accommodation, take trips with other local operators and generally spread the impact of the holiday dollar as far and wide as possible. “Life is about normal and we all want that back as fast as we can.” continues Gabites. Adventure South operates cycle and walking tours around NZ and was established in 1992. Adventure South generates hundreds of thousands of dollars in to the Canterbury economy each year by providing more than 750 active travel tours in the region.

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