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  • Jude Law races around Yas Marina Circuit

    British actor Jude Law, the guts-throb star of countless Hollywood hits, swapped red carpets for chequered flags on a contemporary trip to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit – the futuristic home of the emirate’s annual Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

    With stunned fans snapping the Cold Mountain, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Road to Perdition and Sherlock Holmes star on their cell phones, fearless Law buckled into an open-cockpit Yas Supersport SST – a mini version of Le Mans endurance vehicles – for thrill-a-minute ‘Hot Laps’ round the 5.5km track.

    “Jude was stunned by the total experience – he was a natural racer,” said a Yas Marina Circuit insider. “He even said he was considering returning to Abu Dhabi for the Grand Prix in November.”

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  • Island Routes expands into Grenada

    Island Routes Caribbean Adventures has announced a myriad of latest adventures in Grenada, the eighth Caribbean island to host Island Routes’ award-winning adventures.

    Grenada is named the ‘Spice Isle’, not only due to its mass exportation of nutmeg, but its rich cultural heritage, endearing locals and its eclectic village life make it some of the authentic places within the Caribbean.

    With an initial inventory of 16 new off-road adventures, water-based attractions, and epicurean and cultural excursions, visitors can Live Funner in ways they never thought possible.

    “We are excited to introduce visitors to the easy, colourful lifestyle and unmatched warmth of the Grenadians who could be the very ‘spice’ of the island,” said David Shields, general manager, Island Routes Caribbean Adventures. 

    “As we continue to expand our offerings in much more islands this year, Island Routes will continue to preserve an identical quality, standards and commitment that make Island Routes’ adventures probably the most fun and trustworthy provider of unique experiences within the Caribbean.”

    Island Routes exhilarating water sport adventures offer picturesque views of Grenada’s colourful coastline on fast, inflatable motorboats, a 60 foot catamaran built by one of many world’s top Catamaran designers, deep sea fishing boats, and more.

    For individuals who like to stay on land, Island Routes’ off-road Jeep safaris provide an exciting experience as you drive through Grenada’s rainforest spotting the well-liked Mono monkeys.

    Cultural excursions invite guests to sample the island’s spices, exotic flowers, rare fruits, and rich, organic, locally made chocolate and award winning rums which have given Grenada international recognition.

    Island Routes anticipates the event of a portfolio of goods for cruise clients besides. Furthermore, Island Routes is proud to be the exclusive tour and excursion provider for Sandals La Source and could have an island outpost on property when it opens in December 2013.

    By the top of 2013, Island Routes plans to expand to the Dominican Republic; Aruba; Nassau, Bahamas; and St Maarten/St. Martin. Dominican Republic is scheduled to launch September 1st 2013 in Punta Cana, La Romana and Samana.

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  • Strength of buck remains top priority for Australian tourism

    The strength of the Australian dollar remains the pinnacle concern of Australia’s tourism operators, the most recent edition of the TTF-MasterCard Tourism Industry Sentiment Survey has found.

    With the dollar averaging US103.9 cents throughout the quarter – making it costlier for international visitors coming to Australia and less expensive for Australians to travel internationally – it’s no surprise the exchange rate remains the tourism industry’s primary concern.

    However, with the date of the federal election announced during quarter one among 2013 – the period to which the survey applies – the survey also notes rising concern about government policies affecting the sphere.

    TTF chief executive Ken Morrison said various policy frameworks affect tourism.

    “Taxes and fees on tourists are ranked because the second biggest impediment to tourism operators, while government support to win business events bids is ranked third,” Morrison said.

    “While the industry understands that government has negligible control over the exchange rate, governments do determine fees and costs levied on visitors and the extent of support provided for business events bids.

    “The TTF-MasterCard Tourism Industry Sentiment Survey notes an increasing appetite to place tourism at the public and political agenda inside the lead as much as September’s federal election, in addition to continuing concern about labour shortages – both skilled and unskilled.

    “The survey also shows that two thirds of respondents identify an absence of convention and exhibition space and the adequacy of land transport links to airports as having a medium to high impact on their business.

    “These are areas through which government policy could make an important difference through investment admired-driving infrastructure, helping to secure business events which are a magnet for high-yield visitors, and reforming policy frameworks to aid fill the estimated 36,000 tourism job vacancies nationwide.

    “With greater than half one million direct jobs nationwide and spending by tourists of $107 billion a year, the tourism industry deserves a prominent place at the national agenda within the lead as much as September’s federal election.”

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  • Island Routes expands into Grenada

    Island Routes Caribbean Adventures has announced a myriad of latest adventures in Grenada, the eighth Caribbean island to host Island Routes’ award-winning adventures.

    Grenada is called the ‘Spice Isle’, not only caused by its mass exportation of nutmeg, but its rich cultural heritage, endearing locals and its eclectic village life make it one of the authentic places inside the Caribbean.

    With an initial inventory of 16 new off-road adventures, water-based attractions, and epicurean and cultural excursions, visitors can Live Funner in ways they never thought possible.

    “We are excited to introduce visitors to the straightforward, colourful lifestyle and unmatched warmth of the Grenadians who could be the very ‘spice’ of the island,” said David Shields, general manager, Island Routes Caribbean Adventures. 

    “As we continue to expand our offerings in much more islands this year, Island Routes will continue to preserve the identical quality, standards and commitment that make Island Routes’ adventures essentially the most fun and trustworthy provider of unique experiences within the Caribbean.”

    Island Routes exhilarating water sport adventures offer picturesque views of Grenada’s colourful coastline on fast, inflatable motorboats, a 60 foot catamaran built by one of many world’s top Catamaran designers, deep sea fishing boats, and more.

    For those that favor to stay on land, Island Routes’ off-road Jeep safaris provide an exhilarating experience as you drive through Grenada’s rainforest spotting the favored Mono monkeys.

    Cultural excursions invite guests to sample the island’s spices, exotic flowers, rare fruits, and rich, organic, locally made chocolate and award winning rums which have given Grenada international recognition.

    Island Routes anticipates the event of a portfolio of goods for cruise clients besides. To boot, Island Routes is proud to be the exclusive tour and excursion provider for Sandals La Source and could have an island outpost on property when it opens in December 2013.

    By the tip of 2013, Island Routes plans to expand to the Dominican Republic; Aruba; Nassau, Bahamas; and St Maarten/St. Martin. Dominican Republic is scheduled to launch September 1st 2013 in Punta Cana, La Romana and Samana.

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  • Abu Dhabi hotels report record April

    Abu Dhabi’s 142 hotels and hotel apartment had their best April on record last month with rises in most key performance indicators, in keeping with figures just released by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).