Travel Classics West 2012
Scottsdale, Arizona |
Qualifications:Open to 40 professional travel writers who have published a minimum of three major magazine articles within the last 18 months. A list of publication credits must accompany the application, along with two qualifying clips. Travel Classics Contest Winners need not send qualifying clips, but must send list of recently published articles.Conference Fee (does not include accommodations):Early bird (on/before Aug. 31, 2012): $650After Aug 31, 2012: $750 Spouse or guest fee: $550 To pay via PayPal (credit card or bank draft): add 3% service fee Attendee and guest payments are due in full by October 15, 2012. To qualify for the early bird rate, you must pay the discounted fee of $650 in full by Aug. 31, 2012, otherwise the regular fee will apply. Pay by credit card or bank draft (via PayPal):Travel Classics: P.O. Box 288, Irvington, NY 10533 Accommodations Fee (additional):Accommodations Fee (additional): The accommodations fee at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is $165 per night, single or double, including tax, gratuities, Wi-Fi and daily buffet breakfast.Included in conference and accommodations fees:
Deposit:Please note that due to the selectivity of this conference (only 40 attendees), a $350 deposit is required at the time of registration for all accepted applicants. The deposit will be applied to the appropriate conference fee or returned immediately if the writer is not accepted.Guest Fee:A charge of $550 for a non-participating spouse or friend will be applied to the attendee's conference fee to cover guest expenses, such as meals and activities not picked up by the accommodations fee. Attendee and guest payments are due in full by October 15, or the applicant's registration is void. For those receiving the early bird discount, the entire early bird fee of $650 is due by August 31, or the regular fee will apply.Once you've registered:Mail your check for conference fee to:
P.O. Box 288 Irvington, NY 10533 Please mail a copy of your completed application to Travel Classics. TERMS & CONDITIONSCancellation Policy:Please be reminded that due to the selectivity of this conference, a $350 deposit is required at the time of registration for all accepted attendees.Attendees who apply early (by August 31, 2012) will be notified of their acceptance within 2 weeks of application. Refunds:
Program Participation:It is the responsibility of the participant to be on time for scheduled tours, events and programs. No refunds or substitutes will be given for missing any scheduled meals.Liability:Travel Classics is happy to negotiate special meal, accommodation, and transportation rates for conference attendees, speakers, and guests. Travel Classics is also pleased to work with tourism sponsors in providing complimentary pre- or post-conference trips for conference attendees and speakers. Travel Classics is not responsible for the acts or omissions of tourism hosts, change of flight times, delays, losses, injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, bankruptcies, acts of God and other events beyond our control. Travel Classics does not own, manage, control or operate any transportation vehicle, hotel, restaurant, or other supplier of services. Independent third parties provide transportation, accommodations, sightseeing, meetings and other services. All arrangements with such independent contractors are made solely for the convenience of Travel Classics conference participants. and are undertaken at the risk of the Travel Classics participant. All Travel Classics participants release Travel Classics and its operators from any claims for loss or damage to baggage or property, or for personal injuries or death, or for any loss from delay arising out of the acts, omissions or negligence of any independent contractors, including, but not limited to, air carriers, hotels, excursion providers, restaurateurs, transportation providers or medical providers. Each Travel Classics participant agrees to indemnify Travel Classics and the operators for all penalties, charges, losses or expenses incurred by virtue of any act, omission, violation, or law by the participant. Participant will also indemnify Travel Classics for any reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses that Travel Classics may incur by reason thereof. Travel Classics does not assume and expressly disclaims responsibility for any claim, action, cause of action, injuries, losses or damages arising from the actions of third-party contractors supplying services. Travel Classics is not responsible for any theft, loss, pilferage and/or damage to any participant's personal property. Suppliers such as hotels and airlines print and/or post the limit of their respective liability to passengers/guests. |