ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED!!

YOU MUST CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO MAKE ANY AMENDMENTS TO YOU EXISTING BOOKING OR MAKE A NEW BOOKING. PLEASE CHECK CONTACT EMAIL DETAILS BELOW

 
Special accommodation room rates have been negotiated for the event and subject to availability may apply to extended stays. To take advantage of these savings, please read the following information carefully.

MCI Australia is unable to accept new or changes to existing room bookings after the following release date: 13 July 2012 at 1600 hours Australian Eastern Standard Time. From this time, bookings should be made directly with the hotel or via an accommodation reservation website.
 
  • Rates are per room per night, in Australian dollars, and include GST.
  • Room numbers are limited so please ensure you book well before the release date.
  • Accommodation cannot be booked unless credit card details are received with your registration form. This information will be passed on to the hotel to secure your booking. The hotel may process the debit immediately or wait until check-out.
  • Please note some hotels will be charging full payment 30 days prior to check in.
  • If charges are to be the responsibility of a third party, e.g. the guest’s company, please provide the organisers with a letter from the third party stating what charges are to be covered, e.g. accommodation only, meals, mini bar, phone, fax, internet, laundry, all charges, etc.
  • Hotels may levy a surcharge on credit card payments.
  • A tax invoice/receipt will be issued by the hotel on check-out.
  • Cancellations and alterations up to 13 July 2012 are made by MCI Australia. Any cancellations and alterations made by MCI Australia will incur a booking change fee of up to AUD33.
  • Guests wishing to cancel or alter bookings after 1600 hours (AEST) on 13 July 2012 should contact the hotel directly. These, and “no-shows”, may incur penalties at the hotel’s discretion, possibly up to 100% of the accommodation stay.
  • Cancellation policies for individual hotels are available on the event website and will be included in your confirmation letter. Please ensure you are familiar with your chosen hotel’s cancellation policy.
  • Check in prior to 1400 hours is not guaranteed and is at the hotel’s discretion, should you wish to guarantee early check you must book and pay for the previous night.
  • Hotels will require an imprint of your credit card at check-in for any incidentals.
  • If you wish to check-in after 1700 hours you must indicate your arrival time on the form to avoid a “no-show” room release penalty.
  • Late check-outs can be requested but are not guaranteed. To guarantee a late check-out you will need to book an additional night accommodation.
  • If you are sharing with another delegate, please ensure only one of you books accommodation, otherwise two separate bookings will be made.
  • After you have completed the full registration you will be emailed confirmation of your registration and accommodation. No confirmation will be sent directly from the hotel.
* If you require accommodation outside the conference dates provided, please book what is available when you register and contact Guest Services to amend check in and/or out dates.
 

Accommodation venues

Sofitel Brisbane Central (5 star rating) - please email H5992-RE05@sofitel.com
249 Turbot Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
 
Luxury king  AUD345 
Superior  king / twin  AUD285 
 
Cancellation policy: 
  • Cancellations/amendments/reductions in stay received within 48 hours of arrival will incur a fee equivalent to one nights accommodation
  • No-Shows will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee
  • Cancellations and alterations to bookings must be made in writing. These, including early departures and "no-shows", may incur penalties at the hotel's discretion, possibly up to 100% of the accommodation stay
Mantra South Bank (4 and 4 1/2 star rating) - please email jenny.hill@mantragroup.com.au
161 Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101
 
Two bedroom apartment AUD466
One bedroom city view apartment AUD325
One bedroom apartment  AUD315 
Studio room city view  AUD289 
Studio room AUD266 
 
Cancellation policy:
  • Cancellations/amendments/reductions in stay received within 14 days of arrival will incur a fee equivalent to one nights accommodation
  • No-Shows will incur a fee equivalent to one nights accommodation
  • Cancellations and alterations to bookings must be made in writing. These, including early departures and "no-shows", may incur penalties at the hotel's discretion, possibly up to 100% of the accommodation stay
Rydges South Bank (4 1/2 star rating) - please email katie_hyland@rydges.com
Cnr of Grey & Glenelg Streets, South Bank QLD 4101
 
Superior room queen / twin AUD309 
Queen room queen AUD279 
 
Cancellation policy:
  • Cancellations/amendments/reductions in stay received within 30 days of arrival will incur a fee equivalent to one nights accommodation
  • Cancellations/amendments/reductions in stay received within 14 days of arrival will incur a fee equivalent to 100% of the total accommodation costs
  • No-Shows will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee
  • Cancellations and alterations to bookings must be made in writing. These, including early departures and "no-shows", may incur penalties at the hotel's discretion, possibly up to 100% of the accommodation stay
Sebel & Citigate king George Square (4 & 4 1/2 star rating) - please email groups_h8780@accorpacific.net
Cnr Ann & Roma Streets, Brisbane QLD 4000
 
Sebel rooms queen AUD235 
Citigrate rooms queen / twin  AUD215 
 
Cancellation policy:
  • Cancellations/amendments/reductions in stay received within 30 days of arrival will incur a fee equivalent to 100% of the total accommodation costs
  • No-Shows will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee
  • Cancellations and alterations to bookings must be made in writing. These, including early departures and "no-shows", may incur penalties at the hotel's discretion, possibly up to 100% of the accommodation stay
Mecure Brisbane (4 star rating) - please email H1750-RE04@accor.com
85–87 North Quay, Brisbane QLD 4000
 
Standard room queen / twin AUD210 
 
Cancellation policy:
  • Cancellations/amendments/reductions in stay received within 30 days of arrival will incur a fee equivalent to 50% of the total accommodation costs
  • Cancellations/amendments/reductions in stay received within 14 days of arrival will incur a fee equivalent to 100% of the total accommodation costs
  • No-Shows will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee
  • Cancellations and alterations to bookings must be made in writing. These, including early departures and "no-shows", may incur penalties at the hotel's discretion, possibly up to 100% of the accommodation stay
Hotel Ibis Brisbane (3 1/2 star rating) - please email H1750-RE04@accor.com
27–35 Turbot Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
 
Standard room queen / twin AUD190 
 
Cancellation policy:
  • Cancellations/amendments/reductions in stay received within 30 days of arrival will incur a fee equivalent to 50% of the total accommodation costs
  • Cancellations/amendments/reductions in stay received within 14 days of arrival will incur a fee equivalent to 100% of the total accommodation costs
  • No-Shows will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee
  • Cancellations and alterations to bookings must be made in writing. These, including early departures and "no-shows", may incur penalties at the hotel's discretion, possibly up to 100% of the accommodation stay
Hotel George Williams (3 1/2 star rating) - please email greg.pleasance@ymca.org.au
317–325 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
 
Standard room double AUD145 
Twin room twin AUD145 
 
Cancellation policy:
  • Cancellations/amendments/reductions in stay received within 48 hours of arrival will incur a fee equivalent to one nights accommodation
  • No-Shows will incur a fee equivalent to one nights accommodation
  • Cancellations and alterations to bookings must be made in writing. These, including early departures and "no-shows", may incur penalties at the hotel's discretion, possibly up to 100% of the accommodation stay

Alternative accommodation options

 
Brisbane boasts an abundance of accommodation options, from budget venues to five star hotels. The wide diversity of accommodation caters for all room types from single to family rooms. Brisbane offers reasonable rates for 1–2 bedrooms apartments—perfect for a family stay!!
 
For information on accommodation options available in Brisbane, please visit a Brisbane information website, such as http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/Travel/Accommodation.aspx

 
 
 

Take advantage of simultaneous interpretation of keynote & plenary sessions & some parallel presentations. Sessions will be available in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Japanese 

Program matrix available

Poster presentation schedule available

Governance and business meeting schedule available 
 
 
 
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