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Congress Managers Hoteliers International RegistrationThe registration office will open on Tuesday 22 August for Workshop registration from 9.00 – 10.00 am and from 2.00 pm for Congress registration on the first floor of the Sofitel Brisbane.
PaymentAll prices are in Australian dollars and include 10% GST. Cheques or drafts must be in Australian currency, drawn on an Australian Bank and free of all charges. Alternatively, payment by credit card is acceptable. Faxed registration forms are acceptable only if payment is by credit card. Please note that debits to your credit card, for registration fees only, will appear as Hotelier’s International on your credit card statement. Payment must accompany your registration form. INORMS Congress registration cannot be confirmed until payment is received. Refer to the registration page for further payment and registration information. INORMS Congress 2006 ABN: 57-334-849-485 Cancellation PolicyDelegate registrations may be cancelled up to/including Monday, 24 July 2006 without penalty. Between Tuesday 25 July and Monday 14 August 2006 (inclusive) you may cancel your registration and receive a 75% refund. No refund will be provided for cancellations made after Monday 14 August 2006. Alternatively you may transfer your registration to a colleague at no penalty. Cancellation or changes to your registration must be advised in writing to the Congress Managers.
ClimateBrisbane enjoys year round sunshine and August is pleasant with sunny mild days and cooler evenings. The average daily temperatures in August are 22°C during the day and 11°C overnight. DressThe dress for all sessions and social functions (apart from the Congress Dinner), is smart casual. We suggest that a jacket be worn in sessions as airconditioning can sometimes be cool. Dress for the Congress Dinner is lounge suit or smart casual. Comfortable clothing and footwear is recommended for the partners’ activities. To avoid sunburn, we recommend that you wear a hat and apply sunscreen when outdoors. As August nights can be quite cool, we recommend you bring a warm jacket for evenings.
LanguageEnglish is the official language for this Congress. No language interpretation will be provided. MessagesA message board will be located next to the Congress registration desk. Please request potential callers to contact the Sofitel Brisbane and ask for the INORMS Congress.
PrivacyYour privacy is important to us. By registering for INORMS Congress 2006 it is understood that you agree to your name, organisation and State/Country being included on the Congress delegate list which is distributed to delegates, sponsors and exhibitors at the INORMS Congress. Your contact details may also be used for sending marketing information relevant to INORMS Congress 2006 and any future INORMS or related sponsor events. If you do not wish your name to be included in the Congress delegate list, please indicate on the registration form. Personal MailThe Congress organisers do not accept responsibility for personal mail. Please have mail sent to your accommodation address.
Travel and transfer information
Airport/Hotel TransfersBrisbane Airport is conveniently located around 13 km north-east of the CBD, around a 20 minute drive. The domestic and international terminals provide easy access to the city centre through a range of transport options.
BusCoachtrans operates bus services between Brisbane Airport and the Brisbane Transit Centre in the CBD at a cost of $9 per person one way (return $15), as well as to the door of all major CBD Hotels at a cost of $11 per person one way (return $18). Refer to www.coachtrans.com.au for further information. AirtrainThe Airtrain links both airport terminals with the CBD, and runs from 6.16 am to 7.35 pm, 7 days a week. One-way single adult ticket is $11. For discounted online bookings please visit www.airtrain.com.au. The Congress venue, Sofitel Brisbane, is located directly above Central Railway Station, one train stop from the Brisbane Transit Centre. The Airtrain organisation has advised that delegates who pre-book their transport via the Airtrain website at least 48 hours prior to their arrival into Brisbane Airport, will be listed on the Airtrain manifest and will be met by the Airtrain operations staff at the baggage hall.
Car HireDriving to the congress venue from the Brisbane airport takes around 30 minutes, however parking in Brisbane CBD can be expensive. All major international car-hire firms have a representative at Brisbane Airport. Bookings can be done on-line through the respective websites. TaxiTaxi transfers from Brisbane Airport to the city centre costs approximately AU$30. Visit the Brisbane Airport website at www.brisbaneairport.com.au for airport maps and further information.
Travel InsuranceThe congress organisers recommend that all delegates purchase travel insurance including cover for non-refundable registration fees. VisasAll visitors to Australia (with the exception of New Zealand citizens) will require a visa to enter the country. As visas may take up to 3 months to approve, it is imperative to apply for your visa as early as possible. Participants of an event or congress in Australia will generally need to apply for a subclass 456 Business (Short Stay) Visitor visa. Please note that applications for this Visitor visa can only be made at an Australian visa office overseas. See: Office and Contact Details Outside Australia
Electronic Travel Authority eligible passportsThe following passport holders are able to access Australia's Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) issuing system. An ETA is issued by computer between the Department of Immigration and travel agents, airlines and specialist service providers.
* Holders of Taiwan passports can only be processed for an
ETA if resident in and applying in Taiwan. ETA applications can be made through the Department's Internet address: www.eta.immi.gov.au If an overseas participant is eligible to obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) they may apply for either a Short or Long Validity Business Visitor ETA. Additional information on the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs' Electronic Travel Authority system can be found via the following links. The Electronic Travel Authority Fact
Sheet 55
Customs & QuarantineVisitors to Australia must declare the following upon entry:
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