Conference Registration

Member and non-member registrations are inclusive of entry to all keynote and concurrent speaker sessions, morning and afternoon tea and lunch (Monday and Tuesday), the Welcome Reception (Sunday), Networking Dinner (Monday) and the Gala Dinner and Awards Night (Tuesday) and conference materials including the delegate package. Day registration is inclusive of entry to all keynote and concurrent speaker sessions, morning and afternoon tea and lunch on the chosen day of registration and the delegate package. All registration fees are inclusive of GST.

Accommodation

Group Accommodation bookings have been made three Accor Properties in Cairns. Please note that the Mercure is approximately two kilometres from the Pullman Reef Hotel, and will operate a shuttle bus between hotels for conference delegates. The Novotel is approximately one kilometre from the Pullman, and the shuttle will also stop there if required. There are other hotels surrounding the Pullman Reef if you wish to seek your own accommodation.

Business and Cultural Tour

The Business and Cultural Tour is an optional full day tour on Wednesday 15th September and will include presentations on eco-tourism, indigenous tourism, how the global financial crisis and recent floods have affected the local tourism industry and risk management (the Kuranda Train has recently been out of service due to landslides). We will be visiting iconic tourist destinations such as the Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Accompanying persons are welcome to attend. If you would like to participate please indicate on the registration form the number of tickets you would like to purchase. The ticket price is inclusive of all transfers, entry fees, tour, morning tea and lunch.

Registration Payment

Please note that conference registration is not confirmed until full payment is received. Pre-payment of all registration fees is required to confirm your attendance at the conference. All delegates will be forwarded a confirmation letter upon receipt of payment.

Payment Options

Payment by Visa, Mastercard and American Express is available via the online registration at www.sbdc.org.au

Direct Deposit and cheque payments are also available.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of registration will be accepted up until the 12th of August. A full refund will be forwarded minus a $100.00 processing fee. Any cancellation of registration after this date is not refundable, however transfer of registration is welcome. All accommodation cancellations or amendments are subject to the Hotel cancellation policy of one night’s accommodation charge or all nights’ accommodation charge within a 24-hour arrival date. All non-arrivals to the hotel will be charged for all room nights. Notification of all registration and accommodation cancellations or amendments must be forwarded in writing to conference@becaustralia.org.au.