CORPORATE
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Voyages?
Voyages is an Australian travel company providing experience-based holidays in spectacular wilderness locations in the Red Centre.
2. What properties do you operate?
Voyages operates Longitude 131° and Ayers Rock Resort.
3. What makes Voyages different?
Firstly, our philosophy. We are singularly focused on providing guests with incredible, memorable experiences which they would not be able to enjoy anywhere else in Australia. We believe that travel should enrich the body, mind and spirit and this is reflected in the location of our resorts and the way we operate them.
Secondly, the responsibility that comes with the operation of remote wilderness locations and how that manifests itself in our culture. Voyages is committed to nurturing and sharing Australia’s sensitive and complex eco and cultural destinations and also to protecting them so that our guests might continue to enjoy them for years to come.
It is critically important to us that we address local needs and concerns – at Voyages the social and environmental contracts we have created are not an option, they are a vital way of life for us as a company and for our partners.
4. Can you give examples of your environmental initiatives?
We are a recognised leader in sustainable environmental tourism practice. We are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Through a series of initiatives across all our resorts we are focusing on energy management – reducing electricity consumption and LPG usage – and waste management techniques to reduce disposal to landfill. We also focus on efficiently managing our water resources and protecting biodiversity – native flora and fauna.
5. How do you interact with the local communities in which you operate?
At Voyages, we take seriously our commitment to support and empower the local communities in which we operate.
Our focus is on local needs and issues where we feel we can genuinely make a difference. Our approach is not boiler plate but rather is tailored to each specific location.
Our commitment extends to:
- Financial/cultural partnerships
- Joint venture agreements and partnerships with aboriginal tour operators so that guests might experience an understanding for the land from its Traditional Owners
- Education programs – including work experience agreements with local aboriginal colleges
- Arts and Crafts programs
- Sponsorships