Although a large portion of the Christchurch earthquake rebuild projects are being delayed, Urbanz Budget Hotel accommodation in the Christchurch CBD is seeing record numbers of tenants seeking budget hotel accommodation.

1. Bookings at Urbanz Budget Hotel Accommodation Surging
Urbanz Budget Hotel accommodation in Christchurch New Zealand is seeing
record numbers of tenants seeking budget hotel accommodation amidst a
number of significant project delays with the Christchurch earthquake rebuild.
Although a large portion of the Christchurch earthquake rebuild projects are
being delayed, Urbanz Budget Hotel accommodation in the Christchurch
CBD is seeing record numbers of tenants seeking budget hotel
accommodation. “Everything started off with big ambitions” said Budget Hotel
executive Ewen McKenzie, “but as a result of a large number of project delays
associated with the larger Government projects, there still seems to be a level
of uncertainty as to when projects will actually commence”.

2. The Christchurch anchor project programme, which includes a sports facility,
a large convention centre and also a sports stadium was recently reported by
the New Zealand Treasury to have missed key milestones on the projects
critical path. As a result the report listed the programme as being highly likely
to need more money. At a time when many local companies such as Urbanz
Budget Hotel Accommodation have acted quickly to establish supporting
services businesses for the Christchurch earthquake rebuild, reports like this
from the Treasury only serve to further create uncertainty as to when the
major project works are likely to commence.
Notwithstanding this, Urbanz Budget Hotel accommodation has seen a steady
rise in bookings since the Christmas period with many contractors claiming to
be in town in on business, quoting and scoping Christchurch earthquake
rebuild projects. “Since opening the doors in late 2015 the doors, we have
seen our booking numbers surging with various demographics including
tourists,sporting and conference groups, and also seasonal travellers. It has
only been recently that we have started to see a real increase in the number
of professionals and contractors staying with us that are associated with the
Christchurch Rebuild” said Mr McKenzie.
With all the uncertainty, there is no doubt that the continued project delays are
beginning to create concern within the Christchurch business community.
Bars, clubs, restaurants, and Budget Hotel accommodation providers such as
Urbanz have all incurred considerable costs upgrading facilities and
increasing operational capacity. All this work being undertaken with a view of

3. catering for the increase in the construction workforce that will be required to
rebuild the once iconic New Zealand city. As a result of the delays, business
owners now have to pivot rapidly with regard to their business strategies, and
to think outside of the box in order to bridge the gaps in service capacity and
demand that have resulted from the construction delays.
Urbanz Budget Hotel Accommodation is located in the heart of the
Christchurch CBD at 273 Manchester Street. The site has over 150 beds
available with prices ranging from $35 per night.
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