Many commonly asked questions are answered in our FAQ. If you don’t find the information you’re looking for, please contact TTRA at info@ttra.com or 248.708.8872.
Travel Information for Australia
Welcome to Melbourne:
Melbourne, Australia’s unrivaled capital of sport, culture, entertainment, and style, is one of the world’s premier meeting and convention destinations.
Discover more and start planning your visit to Melbourne today.
Climate:
June and July in Australia is the winter season, with temperatures varying throughout the country:
The southern coastal parts of the state (which includes Melbourne) have a Mediterranean climate with mild wet winters and hot dry summers. … Most of the rain in the southern districts of the State fall during the winter months when the sub-tropical high-pressure belt is displaced to the north over the Australian continent. The northern section of Australia has a more tropical influenced climate, quite warm and dry in the winter.
For more information, please see https://www.australia.com/en/facts-and-planning/weather-in-australia.html.
Visas:
U.S. & Canadian citizens don’t need visas to enter Australia. However, they do have to obtain what is called an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), which basically works like an online visa. The ETA costs AU$20 and may be applied for at http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/.
We advise all travelers to Australia to check with their respective Australian Embassies.
Beating Jet Lag:
Ten tips to help combat Jet Lag according to the Sleep Health Foundation – https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/pdfs/Jet-Lag.pdf.
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ADVERTISING:
Print and electronic advertising opportunities are available to reach TTRA members and attendees both before and during the conference. E-mail info@ttra.com for more information.
CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICY:
Attendee cancellations received prior to May 10, 2019, may be eligible to receive a refund less a $75 service fee. There are no refunds for cancellations made May 10, 2019, or after. Refunds will not be available for registrants who do not attend and are considered a “no-show”.
Attendee cancellations will be accepted via phone (248-708-8872), fax (248-814-7150) or e-mail info@ttra.com, and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline. All refund requests must be made by the attendee, paying organization, or credit card holder. If a credit card was used for payment, refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used. If payment was made by cash or check, refunds will be made by check to the member or paying organization. If a refund is necessary by wire transfer, all applicable fees will be charged to the canceling party.
Substitutions will be allowed at TTRA’s discretion and approval prior to cancellation deadline.
GROUP POLICY:
For companies/organizations who register three (3) or more professional PAID attendees, there is a 15% discount off the full conference registration rate of all attendees (unless the attendee is not allowed to receive further discounts, e.g Lifetime Member attendees). To take advantage of this promotion, please register and pay for all attendees at the same time. Attendees will need to be registered individually and for each registration, you will need to use promo code 2019ConfGroup. Be sure to click APPLY after entering the promo code before you check out. Please note that is one (or more) of the group members cancels their registration and/or payment, the remaining group members will be billed the 15% difference.
EXHIBITING:
Interested in exhibiting at the 2019 TTRA International Conference? Contact Elizabeth Pike, Conference & Events Assistant, at epike@ttra.com or 248.708.8872 ext 209.
Thank You 2018 TTRA International Conference Exhibitors!
MEDIA:
Contact Kathy Palmer, Executive Director, at kpalmer@ttra.com or 248.708.8872 ext 203.
MEMBERSHIP:
If you are a current TTRA member, you must log in when you register for the conference in order for the system to recognize your membership and charge you the appropriate member rate.
You can join TTRA or renew your membership using TTRA’s secure online forms. Please direct your membership questions to info@ttra.com or 248.708.8872.
TTRA Staff is available to assist Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time).
REGISTRATION:
Problems or questions regarding registration? Contact TTRA at info@ttra.com or 248.708.8872.
TTRA Staff is available to assist Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time).
SPONSORSHIPS:
To discuss 2019 sponsorship opportunities, contact Elizabeth Pike, Conference & Events Assistant, at epike@ttra.com or 248.708.8872 ext 209.
Thank You 2018 TTRA International Conference Sponsors!
VOLUNTEERING:
Individuals wishing to volunteer are invited to contact Kathy Palmer at kpalmer@ttra.com.
