Named “One of the World’s Best Places to Stay” by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, Charleston Place is the hallmark of Southern hospitality and elegant, relaxed surroundings.
To make your hotel accommodations, contact Charleston Place Hotel at 800/831-3490 or via email at
groupres@charlestonplace.com. Standard room rates at Charleston Place are $199.00 plus 12.5% taxes per night. Deadline for booking your hotel room is Saturday, January 2, 2010. Room are based on a first-come, first-serve basis and the hotel does not guarantee availability nor the GAR group rate. Please reference you are with the Georgia Association of REALTORS® to receive the special group rate.
The Fine Print
What does a registration fee include?
A full registration includes all education sessions (excluding the designation course), committee meetings, the Grand Opening Cocktail Party, Thursday Evening Party, BINGO and the Continental Breakfast on Saturday.
What does a registration fee NOT include?
A registration fee does not include the designation course, the Awards Celebration Luncheon or the President’s Inaugural Gala ticket.
Cancellation Policies
Written cancellations prior to January 15, 2010, will reflect a $40 service charge. Due to contract obligations, no refunds will be given after January 15, 2010. There are no refunds for the designation course held on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 2-3. All meeting cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing and emailed or faxed to the GAR office. Cancellations will not be taken over the phone.
Transfer Policy
GAR does have a transfer/assignment policy that allows a member who needs to cancel the opportunity to transfer his or her convention registration to another person. A form can be obtained at www.garealtor.com under the Meetings and Conventions section. A transfer cannot be completed without this form and a non-refundable service charge of $25. Only the individual transferee is authorized to pick up the registration packet.
Ticket Sales
Tickets for special events are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. ALL SALES ARE FINAL AFTER JANUARY 15, 2010 on special event tickets. To add tickets to your registration, a downloadable form is available at www.garealtor.com.
Attire
Attire for the Inaugural Meeting is business casual for all meetings and classes.