Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise is located on the Gold Coast in the heart of Surfers Paradise; surrounded by shops, restaurants, cafes, nightlife, attractions and only 100 metres to patrolled beaches. The hotel offers guests modern facilities including a large flat screen television with selected free Foxtel channels, a generous work area with high speed internet connection, pillow menu, free in-room safe and a private furnished balcony with Surfers Paradise or ocean views. The hotels restaurant Sirocco, offers innovative Mediterranean and seafood influences, in both a la carte and buffet dining. The hotels 24 hour room service menu gives you the flexibility to dine in the comfort of your room. A 24 hour fully equipped business centre is also available. Relax by the hotels swimming pool and spa, be pampered in the day spa or enjoy a workout in the studio gymnasium.

Registration Fees and Payment

PLEASE NOTE:

• To qualify for early bird, both registration form AND PAYMENT must be received by 5pm on 1^st October, 2009. If payment is not received by this date, the delegate agrees to pay the difference between early bird and standard registration fee.
• IGNSS Society Members are entitled to the discounted registration fee listed below.
• No shared registrations are permitted.

Networking functions will be held in the trade exhibition hall at the conclusion of sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Relax with a drink and enjoy canapes before moving to one of the many restaurants in Surfers Paradise.

Additional tickets: $55.00 per ticket

Additional tickets: $55 per ticket

Bookings & Payment

We are currently negotiating a price for Advance Purchase Bookings. These bookings will be at a lower cost to the Superior Rooms below and will be subject to specific terms and conditions including full prepayment of all accommodation and no refund for cancellations or amendments.

All bookings must be made on the official booking form to receive the negotiated symposium rate. In order to secure a reservation, all hotel bookings must be accompanied by a minimum of one night’s accommodation deposit.  Rooms have been allocated on higher floors for this type of accommodation booking.

If payment is to be made by cheque, a minimum of one night’s deposit is required to secure your booking. Please make cheque payable to "IGNSS Society". If payment is made by credit card, the details, including cardholder's signature, will be forwarded to the hotel as payment for your booking. If the credit card is in the name of a person other than yourself, it will be necessary to complete the authorisation attached to the Registration Form. Delegates are responsible for any damage they cause and must settle the balance of their account with the accommodation venue upon departure.

All rooms will be released from sale on 1^st November, 2009. The IGNSS Society will accept accommodation bookings after this date but is unable to guarantee that accommodation will be available at the printed room rates.

Accommodation: Changes and Cancellations

Any changes to or cancellations of reservations made through the IGNSS Society must be notified to the IGNSS Society in writing either via email to krys@ignss.org or to PO Box 1380, Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia and not directly to the accommodation venue.

When payment is made by credit card, no monies will be deducted by IGNSS Society, however your credit card details will be forwarded to your hotel as security for your booking.

During December the average temperatures on the Gold Coast can range between 20 and 30 degrees C.

A good standard of casual dress is required for attending the symposium. The weather can be very warm, so cool loose clothing is recommended for all functions. Don’t forget to bring your swimming attire for an early morning swim at the beach.

Your name badge must be worn at all times, as it is your entry to all sessions and inclusive functions. Entry will not be permitted unless you are wearing your name badge or have a ticket to attend.

Registration will only be accepted in writing. Cancellations made prior to 1^st November, 2009 will be refunded less $125.00 to cover administration costs. No refunds will be made after this date. As an alternative to cancellation, your registration may be transferred to another person without incurring any penalty. The organisers must be advised of the transfer in writing.

The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. The Society reserves the right to change, without notice, any aspect of the symposium program.

Participants shall be regarded in every aspect as carrying their own risk for personal injury and, loss or injury to property, including baggage during the symposium. We strongly recommend that at the time of booking your travel and tours, you take out a travel insurance policy of your choice. The policy taken should include loss of deposit through cancellation, medical insurance, loss or damage to personal property, financial loss incurred through disruption to accommodation or travel arrangements due to strikes or other industrial action. The Society will be in no way responsible for any claims concerning insurance.

In the event of industrial disruptions, the symposium and the Society accept no responsibility for losses incurred by delegates and partners.