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German to English: Ski resort report General field: Marketing Detailed field: Sports / Fitness / Recreation
Source text - German Die ausgezeichnete XX startet wieder durch
Das Top-Skigebiet im Österreich verwöhnt seine Gäste auch in diesem Winter mit spektakulären Neuigkeiten. Los geht es mit einem hochkarätigen Opening am 6. Dezember 2012 inklusive der Premiere des FIS Snowboardcross Weltcup.
Der Winter wird die Gäste wieder mit Bestleistungen und außergewöhnlichen Bergerlebnissen begeistern. Vom 6. bis zum 8. Dezember 2012 gastiert der FIS Snowboardcross Weltcup im XX. Das erste Rennen der Serie verspricht spannende Wettkämpfe mit aufsehenerregenden Einlagen der weltbesten Snowboardcross-Profis. Dazu bietet das Wochenende ein hochklassiges Rahmenprogramm. Mit diesem Saisonstart der Spitzenklasse unterstreicht die XX ihre Qualitäten als
Top-Skigebiet und setzt damit auch die Tradition herausragender Sportveranstaltungen im XX fort.
Den ganzen Winter über bietet die XX traumhafte Sonnenaufgangsfahrten, verführerische kulinarische Exkursionen auf Skiern und perfekte Tiefschneehänge für Freerider. Auch ohne Ski gibt es unvergessliche Erlebnisse beim PistenBully fahren oder beim romantischen Nachtrodeln.
In der XX kann der Tag schon früh – und perfekt beginnen. Denn Gäste haben die Gelegenheit, noch vor Beginn des offiziellen Liftbetriebs über leere Pisten zu fegen. Die Frühaufsteher lassen ihre Ski richtig laufen, damit sie die rund 36 Kilometer und 8.000 Höhenmeter rechtzeitig zum Bergfrühstück hinter sich bringen. Dieses nämlich erwartet sie am Ende der Runde am XXrestaurant.
Auch die Fans von Kicker und Co. kommen in dieser Saison noch mehr auf ihre Kosten. Denn der XX wechselt seinen Standort und wird mit noch mehr Obstacles und vielen neuen Herausforderungen wieder eröffnet.
Translation - English The award-winning XX strikes again
As in previous years, this winter, there’ll be no shortage of spectacular new treats for visitors to Austria’s number one ski resort. The season will open on 06 December 2012 with first rate events such as the inaugural FIS Snowboardcross World Cup.
Winter visitors will once again be treated to premium services and unforgettable alpine experiences, including the FIS Snowboardcross World Cup, which comes to XX from 06 to 08 December 2012. The first race in the series is guaranteed to be a thriller, with spectacular performances from the world’s top snowboardcross pros. The weekend also offers a first-rate supporting programme. This extraordinary start to the season won’t only highlight XX’s qualities as a top ski resort but also continue its tradition of hosting top-class sporting events.
All winter long, XX offers picturesque sunrise tours, beguiling culinary ski excursions and perfect deep-snow slopes for freeriders. But you don’t have to ski to enjoy unforgettable experiences here – why not try your hand at driving a snow groomer or take a romantic moonlit ride on a toboggan?
In XX, visitors can start their day early – and perfectly, with the chance to sweep down empty pistes before the lifts officially open. The early-birds really have to get their skis moving to cover the 36-kilometre stretch with an 8,000-metre drop in time for the alpine breakfast that awaits them at the XX restaurant below.
Fans of kickers and other such jumps will also be in their element this season as the XX is moving to a new site with innovative obstacles and challenges galore!
German to English: Welcome to Africa! General field: Marketing Detailed field: Tourism & Travel
Source text - German Karibu Africa - Willkommen in Afrika
Der schwarze Kontinent vereint so viele Welten und zieht Reisende aus aller Herren Länder in seinen Bann. Nachdem die XXX bereits Europa, Asien und Südamerika durchquerte, ist nun Afrika der Schauplatz der Tour. Unternehmen Sie mit uns eine abenteuerliche Entdeckungsreise, auf der wir die unberührten und atemberaubenden Naturlandschaften dieses Kontinents hautnah erleben werden.
Auf unseren Routen abseits der ausgetretenen Pfade werden wir die exotische Tier- und Pflanzenwelt bestaunen und gemeinsam die Ähnlichkeiten und Unterschiede zu den vielfältigen Kulturen Afrikas entdecken.
In 22 Etappen führt die XXX zu den schönsten Orten des Kontinents. Dabei besuchen wir die großen Naturparks Etosha, Namib und Okavango. Wir durchqueren die Sahara, lassen uns von Afrikas höchsten Bergen entlang des Afrikanischen Grabens beeindrucken und begeben uns auf die Suche nach den Big Five.
Translation - English Karibu Africa – welcome to Africa!
The dark continent combines multiple worlds and casts a spell over travellers from all over the planet. Having already explored Europe, Asia and South America, the latest XXX tour is now heading to Africa. Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and get up close to this continent’s breathtaking and untouched natural landscapes.
We head off the beaten track to marvel at the exotic animal and plant life and discover the similarities and differences between the many cultures we encounter.
In 22 stages, XXX visits the most stunning places on the continent, including the major national parks of Etosha, Namib and Okavango. We’ll cross the Sahara desert, gaze in awe at Africa’s highest mountains along the African Rift Valley and set off in search of the big five.
Spanish to English: Safety and security in Alicante - press release General field: Marketing Detailed field: Advertising / Public Relations
Source text - Spanish 6 de cada 10 ciudadanos afirman sentirse poco o nada seguros en Alicante capital. La sensación de inseguridad es alta entre las personas mayores de 50 años (83,5%) mientras que los jóvenes (menores de 30 años) se sienten en general seguros. Para más de la mitad de los ciudadanos las calles céntricas de la ciudad son los lugares más peligrosos. Frente a esta situación, el 79 % opina que la instalación de cámaras de seguridad podría prevenir de alguna forma la criminalidad.
Estos son los datos que se desprenden del primer Pulsómetro XXX de Seguridad en Alicante, encargado por la compañía XXX, proveedor europeo líder en soluciones de seguridad. La encuesta pretende conocer la percepción que los ciudadanos tienen sobre la seguridad en Alicante y cómo esta evoluciona en el tiempo.
"Entender la forma en que las personas perciben la seguridad ayuda a desarrollar estrategias eficaces. Aun así hay que tener claro que se trata de una encuesta de percepción, por lo que habría que determinar en que medida estas sensaciones son un reflejo de un problema real y/o creciente", comenta XXX, Director de Marketing de XX. AI preguntar a los alicantinos sobre la sensación de seguridad en diferentes lugares, el 54% de los encuestados respondieron que las calles céntricas de la capital son las zonas mas inseguras. EI porcentaje es especial mente significativo entre los ciudadanos de mas de 50 años, ya que sólo el 14% se sienten seguros paseando por las calles alicantinas. La sensación de seguridad se eleva hasta mas del 50% para las personas entre 18 y 40 años. Esta percepción varia sustancialmente respecto a espacios cerrados como centros comerciales y de ocio o edificios públicos y corporativos. En estos lugares entre el 88 y 95% de los encuestados afirmas sentirse seguros o muy seguro.
El 79 % de los alicantinos opina que la instalación de cámaras de seguridad en las calles aumentaría la sensación de seguridad. La percepción de que la videovigilancia podría violar la privacidad de las personas se sitúa entorno al 15%, frente al 40% que cree que merece la pena su instalación porque la seguridad es prioritaria. Resulta significativa la indiferencia general de las personas menores de 30, ya que el 53% afirmó que les daba igual que se les este viendo a través de cámaras de videovigilancia.
Es habitual que en lugares que cuentan con sistemas de seguridad, como centros comerciales y edificios públicos y privados, la sensación de seguridad sea mayor", afirma XXX desde XXX. "Las soluciones electrónicas de seguridad, como la videovigilancia, juegan un papel importante, pero se requiere de estrategias mas amplias para conseguir que las personas se sientan mas seguras en un mundo y una sociedad cada vez más complejas".
Translation - English When asked how safe they felt in Alicante, six out of ten citizens responded “not very” or “not at all”. People aged over 50 (83.5%) often feel unsafe while young people aged under 30 generally feel safe. More than half of those surveyed regard the city centre as the most dangerous place. In view of this, 79% believe that installing security cameras could help prevent crime.
These are the results of the first XXX safety and security survey in Alicante, commissioned by XXX, Europe’s leading provider of security services. The aim of the survey is to determine how the people of Alicante perceive the levels of safety and security in their city and monitor how these perceptions change over time.
XXX Marketing Director XXX commented, “Understanding how people perceive safety and security levels helps us develop effective strategies. Even so, it’s important to remember that this is a perception-based survey. A determination of the extent to which these feelings actually reflect a real and/or growing problem is therefore necessary.”
When the people of Alicante were asked how safe they felt in different areas, 54% said they felt most insecure in the city centre. The figures are particularly notable among citizens aged over 50, only 14% of whom feel safe walking the streets of Alicante compared to over 50% of those aged between 18 and 40.
This perception varies substantially with regard to enclosed areas such as shopping and leisure centres or public and corporate buildings, where between 88% and 95% of those surveyed said they felt safe or very safe.
79% of Alicante’s citizens believe that installing security cameras in the streets would make them feel safer. Approximately 15% think that video surveillance could invade personal privacy whereas 40% believe this invasion would be worthwhile as safety and security should be the top priority. There is a significant sense of indifference among those aged under 30, 53% of whom do not mind whether or not they are monitored by video surveillance cameras.
XXX of XXX stated, “It’s natural for people to feel safer in places with security systems, such as shopping centres and public and private buildings. Electronic security solutions such as video surveillance play an important role but broader strategies are required if people are to feel safer in our ever-more complex society and world.
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