Accommodation

Three categories of accommodation have been reserved for Conference delegates:

Hotel

Single (SGL): A single occupancy room with one bed
Double (DBL): A double occupancy room with one bed
Twin (TWN): A double occupancy room with two beds
Dorm Beds: Dorm Beds are in a quad (4) share dormitory and have shared bathroom facilities. The dormitories are single sex.

Executive Club: Enjoy a range of exclusive privileges including complimentary breakfast, pre-dinner drinks and canapés, afternoon tea buffet on weekends, complimentary access to the Health Club, individual work consoles with high speed internet access or wireless connection and light pressing of any two items on day of arrival.

Star Rating	Walking Distance to Conference Venue	Hotel	Room Type	Room only rate per room per night	Room and Breakfast rate per room per night	Reward Program
5	Conference Venue	Sheraton on the Park	Executive Club Cityside Room SGL Executive Club Cityside Room DBL/TWN Park View SGL/DBL/TWN Cityside Room SGL/DBL/TWN	N/A     N/A       A$300.00   A$270.00	A$330.00     A$370.00         N/A   N/A	Starwood Preferred Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer
3.5	7 minutes walk	Metro Hotel on Pitt St	Standard Room SGL Standard Room DBL/TWN	A$155.00       A$155.00	A175.00       A$195.00	Qantas Frequent Flyer
Budget	20 minutes	YHA Railway Square	Dorm Bed	A$35.00	N/A	N/A

Please Note:

• Click the above hotel names for Sheraton on the Park and Metro Hotel on Pitt St to view photos and fact sheets
• The above rates include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.
• Rates do not include breakfast
• Room and breakfast rates include breakfast.

Group Bookings / Non-listed Hotels

If your organisation would like to make a Group Bookings or place accommodation at hotels not listed in this brochure, the Congress Managers can secure rooms and negotiate group rates on your behalf with the hotel of your choice. With a large network of hotel contacts our experienced staff are able to ensure all your needs are met and your booking is managed efficiently.

Ph: 61 2 9265 0700 Fax: 61 2 967 5443 E-mail: rainwater2007@tourhosts.com.au

Rates and Reward Programs

Accommodation held by the Conference Managers has been secured at highly competitive rates for Conference delegates. In addition, delegates who are members of the listed reward programs can earn points by staying at the corresponding hotel. Members should provide their membership card to Reception when checking into the hotel.

Deposit

Rooms are being held by the Conference Managers on behalf of the delegates until 17 July 2007. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night's rate in order to secure a reservation. The Conference Managers will accept accommodation deposits up until 17 July 2007 and will settle the deposit with the hotel. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out.

Late bookings can be made through the Conference Managers after 17 July 2007 but are subject to availability and credit card details are required to secure the reservation. One night’s room rate will be deducted from the supplied card, by the hotel, if the reservation is cancelled or the delegate fails to arrive on the specified date.

How To Book Accommodation

To book, complete the Online Registration Form attached to this brochure. The Conference Managers will forward your reservation and deposit or credit card details to the hotel of your choice.

Change of Booking

Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Conference Managers and not directly to the hotel. Please note any changes should be made to the Conference Managers by 01 August 2007.

Late Arrivals

Please indicate on your registration form or notify the Conference Managers in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800 hours, failure to do so may mean that your room will be released.

Arrival Time

Many international flights arrive into Australia in the early morning. Hotel check-in time is usually 1500 hours. If you are to arrive before this time it is probable that you will not be able to gain access to your room. To guarantee a room to be available for an early arrival you will need to pre-register and pay for your room for the previous night. If required please indicate on your registration form.

Accommodation Refunds

The deposit is non-refundable at 17 July 2007 and will be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked. Cancellations must be made in writing.

Budget Accommodation Options

To view a selection of budget accommodation options please click on the PDF icon below.

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