Deadline for receipt of IMC abstracts: 3 May 2007 - Extended until 24 May 2007
Deadline for abstract for The ABCD Working Group on Human Performance at Sea: 24 May 2007
Authors notified of acceptance:
13 June 2007
Deadline for submission of refereed papers:
27 September 2007
Deadline for submission of non-refereed papers:
31 October 2007
Deadline for Presenter Registration:
7 December 2007
Accommodation
Several categories of accommodation have been reserved for Congress 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
Star Rating
Walking Distance to Sydney Convention Centre
Hotel
Room Type
Room Only Rate per room per night
Rate per room per night inclusive of Full Buffet Breakfast
Please click on the above hotel names to view photo 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.
Room Only Rates do not include breakfast.
Bed and Breakfast rates include Full Buffet Breakfast.
Guests staying at the Metro Hotel Sydney Central will receive a light rail pass valid for the length of their stay.
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour Official Congress Hotel
Centrally located in the heart of Darling Harbour, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour is adjacent to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, directly opposite Harbourside Shopping Centre and surrounded by Sydney's premier entertainment venues. Hotel facilities include “Dish, a Restaurant”, “Liquid, a Bar”, fully equipped Business Centre, gymnasium, swimming pool and a full size floodlit tennis court. The hotel boasts 525 spacious rooms all with 24-hour room service, access to in room broadband connection, fax and internet, security key-card locks, STD/ISD telephone, radio/remote control colour TV (current channels include BBC World News), in-house movies, coffee/tea making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, bath and shower and individually controlled air-conditioning. Non-smoking rooms are available.
The Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour will provide all delegates and exhibitors who stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour one complimentary A$10.00 telephone card per person per stay. This will include any local, STD and ISD telephone calls. The telephone card in non transferable and non refundable.
Group Bookings / Non-listed Hotels
If your organisation would like to make a group booking or book accommodation at a hotel not listed on the website for your group, 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 that all your needs are met and your booking is managed efficiently. Telephone + 61 2 9265 0700 Fax: + 61 2 967 5443 or E-mail: pacific2008imc@tourhosts.com.au
Rates
Accommodation held by the Congress Managers has been secured at highly competitive rates for Congress delegates.
Deposit
Rooms are being held by the Congress Managers on behalf of the delegates until 14 December 2007. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night's rate in order to secure a reservation. The Congress Managers will accept accommodation deposits up until 14 December 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 Congress Managers after 14 December 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. The Congress Managers will forward your reservation and deposit or credit card details to the hotel of your choice.
Hotel Check In Procedures
As per standard hotel procedures delegates will be required to provide a credit card or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidentals and remaining room nights regardless of deposit payment received.
Change of Booking
Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Congress Managers and not directly to the hotel. Please note, any changes should be made to the Congress Managers by 07 January 2008. Cancellations must be made in writing.
Late Arrivals
Please indicate on your registration form or notify the Congress 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
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 14 December 2007 and will be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked.