THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code

2024140

Event Name

YSG Study Tour 2024: Melbourne, Australia

CPD Code

Formal Events

Event Date

2024-09-26

Event Time

26/9/2024 (Thu) – 1/10/2024 (Tue), 6 Days 5 Nights

Registration Closing Date

2024-07-26

CPD Hour(s)

Venue

Melbourne, Australia

Division

YSG

Organizer

Young Surveyors Group

Fee

HK$12,400 for YSG member; HK$15,800 for Non-YSG member; Fee includes accommodation (shared-bedroom), local transportation, guided tour fee and standard personal travel insurance (6-Day Plan) (Additional $[3,240] for upgrade to single room, 5 nights)

Priority

Quota: 30 (Priority to YSG members, First-come-first-served) Walk-in is not available.

Language

Cantonese supplemented by English

Details

Let's have a fascinating tour with other young surveyors in Melbourne this September, where you'll discover the city's captivating blend of modern and historic charm. From stunning bayside views to trendy inner-city neighborhoods bursting with street art and hidden delights.

This September, HKIS YSG sincerely presents to you a 6D5N Melbourne study tour. Details are as follows:

Departure – 26/9/2024 (Thu)

HK International Airport

CX163 – HKG 11:15 to MEL 22:15

Return – 1/10/2024 (Tue)

Melbourne Airport

CX104 – MEL 14:25 to HKG 21:45

Accommodation:

4-star hotel in Melbourne (Mercure Melbourne Southbank or equivalent)

Tentative Visits:

Multipurpose Hall
Tunnel Project Info Centre
Luxury Apartment Development Project
Local surveying company / housing visit

(Subject to the final confirmation by the visiting parties)

Sightseeing Spots:

Yarra Valley Wine Tour
12 Apostles
The Great Ocean Road
City Tour (National Gallery of Victoria/ Queen Victoria Market/ Royal Botanic Garden etc.)

(Subject to the final itinerary)

Remarks

Closing Date: 26/7/2024

Registration method:

Online Registration (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmXR6IpYtSr-uNU_5AR9De7Tr9tmiQ_Xr8rQNZJLPOoI4y0g/viewform?usp=pp_url)
If you wish to pay through cheque or HKIS Titanium Master Card/ Visa Platinum Card, please make registration with duly completed Standard Reservation Form by post.
Valid travel documents shall be prepared by participants and travel documents details shall be submitted to the organizing committee at least 15 days in advance.
Payment after confirmation are non-refundable.
We reserve the right of the final decision on the visit schedule.

Payment

HKD 12400

Face-to-Face/Zoom

Face-to-Face

1.	The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
2.	A registration number will be generated for each application. The registration number is unique and non-transferrable. Members cannot proceed to payment if they do not apply the CPD event and obtain the registration number through the HKIS website.
3.	Payment can be made by cheque or by Credit Card (Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. / American Express). Cheques should be made payable to “SURVEYORS SERVICES LTD.”. A separate cheque or Credit Card payment instruction form is required for each event/ application. You should write down the registration number and HKIS membership number at the back of your cheque. The HKIS Secretariat will update the payment status and your application will be confirm when HKIS Secretariat receive your payment.
4.	Payment by PayPal is also acceptable. Please register in our web site before the closing date for each event. Please be reminded that if you cannot settle the payment within 7 days from the date the HKIS Secretariat accepted your registration, your registration number will be invalid and your application will be rejected. Your name will not be included in the registration list and you cannot attend the concerned CPD event. (Not applicable for site visit / social event / joint event with other organisation)
5.	An official receipt which must be presented at the event, will be available for downloading from the "CPD Profile" under Members Corners when payment is received.
6.	Incomplete or wrongly completed registration will not be processed.
7.	In the event a Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted, the event will be postponed and a new arrangement will be announced. Should the aforesaid warnings be lowered 4 hours before the event, the event will proceed as normal.
8.	If you have not received any reply from HKIS Secretariat within 7 days of the event, you may call the Secretariat at 2526 3679 to check the progress of your registration.
9.	The HKIS reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in the case of any disputes.

1.	I confirm that I fully understand and accept the risk of joining the above visit. Under no circumstances shall The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ("HKIS"), their staff or agents be held liable for the consequence of any accidents whether or not they are caused by the negligence of the HKIS, their staff and/or agents.
2.	Members participating in the above visit shall be in good health condition.
3.	While the HKIS has arranged Group Personal Accident insurance for members joining the above visit, members who have been accepted for joining the above visit can consider procuring an appropriate insurance policy to cover their own risks before attending the event.
4.	Claims related to COVID-19 and/or pandemics are excluded under the insurance policy procured by the HKIS.