Extensive renovations together with the introduction of free daily Indigenous guest activities are the hallmark of the rejuvenation of Ayers Rock Resort.

"We now have a total rejuvenation of guest experience at Ayers Rock Resort," said Koos Klein, Managing Director.

Key changes that have taken place over the last 18 months are:

• The$43 million investment in infrastructure including the total refurbishment of
  the five star Sails in the Desert hotel and the addition of the Uluru Meeting Place
  conference facility
• The introduction and consolidation of the extensive Free Indigenous Guest
  Experience program.  Daily activities include cultural dance workshops and performances, garden walks, daily art markets, spear and boomerang throwing lessons and much more. During Australian school holidays there is an enhanced that features further ways for children to enjoy and engage with Indigenous culture. 
• The introduction of new tours such at the premium under the stars dining
  experience, Tali Wiru, and the great value Outback Sky Journeys that show cases
  the spectacular desert night sky. 
• Significantlyincreased Indigenous employment - from 2 to 160 employees. 
• The introduction of the National Indigenous Training Academy with two rounds
  of successful graduates.
• Enhancement of the iconic and successful Sounds of Silence dinner with an updated
  menu,  Indigenous performance and the addition of a professional photographer
• An across-the-board rate reduction at Ayers Rock Resort effective from 1 April
  2013.  Rates have reduced up to 25% in high season.
• The addition of lower-priced restaurants and a refresh of menus in existing
  restaurants to ensure a range of dining price point options are available.

 "Our vision for the Resort has been clear since take over in May 2011, and it is extremely satisfying to see so many changes and improvements take place in a short period of time," said Koos.

"It is a better value offering and one that gives a real opportunity for cultural engagement in
this unique Australian location. There is now a total change in the look, feel, product and pricing of the Resort.  We have looked closely at every element to ensure our guests have an experience that reflects both the spiritual nature of the location as well as one that is value for money," said Koos.

There have also been key successes with other properties in the Voyages portfolio. The facility
at Mossman Gorge in Far North Queensland that operates eco shuttles to transport guests into the spectacular area of the Daintree Rainforest and also offers a choice of two Indigenous tours has opened and is enjoying great success with 95% of employees Indigenous.

Home Valley Station in the East Kimberly area of Western Australia continues to offer an alternate Australian outback experience with guests returning to enjoy a chance to ride into the Kimberly sunset. New walking trails will open for the 2013 season which commences 1 May.

"We look forward to welcoming guests to experience the new Ayers Rock Resort as well as
our other unique properties throughout Australia," said Koos.

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 and Longitude 131° in the Northern Territory, Home Valley Station in The Kimberley in Western Australia and the Mossman Gorge Centre, in Tropical North
Queensland. One of Voyages' key responsibilities is to promote and sustain eco tourism, protecting pristine sites for the future. 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.