"Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia welcomes Jetstar's decision to increase its flights from Sydney and introduce regular flights from Melbourne to Uluru," said Voyages Board Chairperson, Lisa Gay.

"We are thrilled that Jetstar has increased its flights to Ayers Rock and see it as a great endorsement for the growing popularity of the destination, both domestically and internationally," said Lisa.

"The Voyages Management and the entire team at the Resort have worked tirelessly to create a total rejuvenation of the destination and a centre of Indigenous excellence in tourism, and have also done a wonderful job in communicating these new experiences to both domestic and international markets," said Lisa.

Itis an exciting time at Ayers Rock Resort with a program of major events in 2014 well underway.  Tjungu, an inaugural Indigenous cultural festival, takes place from 24-27 April.  It will be followed by the Outback Fest featuring the Uluru Camel Cup Race from 2-5 May and the Outback Marathon and an Astrology Weekend later in the year.

"The improvements to the Resort's product and service levels and the wide range of activities and events now offered to guests is contributing to a significant increase in demand for the destination," said Voyages Acting CEO Andrew Williams.

"Voyages' initiative to trial a direct air charter from Melbourne to Ayers Rock has also helped to establish demand in that market. It is great to see Jetstar now responding to this growing demand by significantly increasing its services to the destination.   It has never been easier or more affordable to enjoy a trip to the spiritual heart of Australia," said Andrew.

Voyages Ayers Rock Resort has released a sale to celebrate the launch of the new Jetstar services.  The Welcome Jetstar deal starts at two nights
for just $199 per person twin share including full buffet breakfast.  On sale from now until 17 March 2014 and is valid for travel from 1 July 2014 to
31 March 2015 - high season rate applies for travel 1 July to 31 Oct 2014 with 2 nights starting from $238 per person twin share including full buffet
breakfast.  For more details or to make a booking go to ayersrockresort.com.au/sale or call 1300 134 044.  Conditions apply.

About Ayers Rock Resort

Ayers Rock Resort provides a variety of accommodation from the premium Sails in the Desert Hotel, Award-winning Desert Gardens Hotel, self-contained Emu Walk Apartments, the authentic Outback Pioneer Hotel and Lodge and Ayers Rock Campground. Ayers Rock Resort is managed by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia.

About Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia

Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC) and manages tourism and resorts
on its behalf. Voyages offers unique experiences and cultural immersion in spectacular locations around Australia including Ayers Rock Resort in the
Northern Territory, Home Valley Station in The Kimberley in Western Australia and the Mossman Gorge Centre, in Tropical North Queensland.

One of the key responsibilities of Voyages is to promote and sustain eco tourism, protecting pristine sites for many years to come. Voyages works collaboratively with local communities to assist them to exercise sustainable environmental tourism practices, respecting and supporting the local Indigenous cultures and offering employment and training opportunities to the local and broader Australian and Torres-Strait Islander Indigenous communities. Profits from all business activities are re-invested in the Indigenous and resort experiences and through the various training and development programs in place around Australia.