Booking Our Services

For Serious Inquiries Only

We provide quotes in response to all serious inquiries. Before requesting a quote, please ensure that:

1. you are ready to select a supplier and proceed with booking an event and you are only awaiting final details about venue, final budget and itinerary/agenda
2. a budget has been approved
3. a clear decision making process and decision making criteria have been identified
4. ALL approvals have been completed to proceed with this event, session or service
5. your company is in a position to make a decision no later than 2 weeks after you receive our quote

Please note: We are located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. If bringing us to your location involves air travel expenses, please factor that into your budget before proceeding with your request for quote.

To save money, book your sessions when we are in your area and you can split the airfare with our other clients.

ITINERARY

2008

• Dominica:   January 7 - 16, 2008
• Oman:       May 17 - 27, 2008
• Dubai:       Late May, 2008
• Dubai:       October, 2008 (Tentative)

2007 Dates

• Montreal:       December 23, 2006 - January 7, 2007
• Dubai:       January 24 - 31, 2007
• London, England:       February 9 - March 15, 2007
• Malaysia:   March 17 - 30, 2007
• Tokyo, Japan:   April 1 - 7, 2007
• Shanghai, China:   May 12 - 16, 2007
• Malaysia:   May 17 - 26, 2007
• Sydney, Australia:   May 27 - June 1, 2007
• Japan:   June 2 - 7, 2007

  Terms for Quote:*

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- we understand that The Training Oasis, Inc. will obtain quotes and contracts for you from venues and airlines if you book your session at least 2 calendar months in advance
- we understand that because The Training Oasis, Inc. is not a travel agent, you don't book airline tickets, meeting venues or hotels
- we understand that a retainer of US$500 - $1000 (i.e. for Amazing Race, Great Canadian Race, Polo) will be required before The Training Oasis, Inc. contacts any hotels of other venues our behalf
- we understand that if we require detailed budgets, programme outlines with detailed agendas and timelines, etc. as part of the decision making process, we will be invoiced for a $1000 deposit towards our event planning fees and the information will be released only upon payment
- except for groups of 20 participants or fewer that are booking services that are strictly recreational, amounts paid for event planning deposits will be applied as credits to our invoice should we decide to book your services"> We Agree to Adhere to Terms for Quote

The Training Oasis, Inc. pledges to provide you and your team with high quality service and a memorable experience that meets your objectives and budget. We will provide you with an accurate and timely quote that meets your objectives and budget.

In exchange, by requesting this quote we are indicating that:

• this is a serious inquiry and we have definitely decided to proceed with this event or this service
• we have checked with the decision maker(s) and, in addition to our own agenda items, there is enough time for:
  1. Option 1: Retreat Including Team building & Recreation (minimum 2 1/2 Days)
  2. Option 2: Team Building Simulation (minimum 1 Day)
  3. Option 3: Team Recreation (minimum 4 hours)
• a budget has been allocated for this service or event
• we have a clear decision making process and criteria including a date for the decision
• we certify that ALL sign-offs and approvals have been completed to proceed with this event or session and we are only awaiting approval of venue, final budget and itinerary/agenda

Regular Payment Terms

we understand that your regular payment terms are:

• $500 - $1000 retainer required before availability of venues checked or consulting is provided
• 60% due at the time of booking (within 5 to 10 business days of receiving quote)
• Balance (40% less retainer) due one calendar month prior to the session or event (6 weeks prior to departure for international engagements)

Payment Terms for Small Groups

Small groups are:

• fewer than 20 for facilitated business team building and executive retreats
• fewer than 30 for strictly recreational or entertainment events

Payment Terms for Low Budgets

Low budgets are groups for which total invoiced is

• less than $100 per person and/or total of US$5000

We understand that your payment terms for small groups are:

• $500 - $1000 retainer required before availability of venues checked or consulting is provided
• 100% payment due within 5 - 7 days of booking
• we realize that there is a 10 - 15% surcharge for all sessions booked and paid for with less than 1 calendar month's notice (less than 6 weeks prior for international engagements)

Terms for Payment of Travel Expenses

Travel expenses include airfare, taxes, cancellation & health insurance, round trip transfers to the Toronto airport, transit hotels, transfers, and meals

• For Companies in North America: 100% of airfare and travel expenses due 1 calendar month prior to your session
• For Companies Outside the USA & Canada & Bookings to Destinations Outside North America: 100% of airfare and travel expenses due 6 weeks prior to your session or event
• 100% due within 3 - 5 business days of bookings that are less than 1 month prior to the session or event (6 weeks prior to departure for international engagements)

• all last minute incidentals to be paid to The Training Oasis, Inc. and its suppliers in cash or by credit card prior to delivery of service

Other Terms and Conditions

E-Mail Requests

Please provide as much detail as possible about your requirements and we will be pleased to suggest options that will achieve your objectives and fit your time preferences and budget.

Please cut and paste your statement of agreement with our terms and conditions into your e-mail.

To suggest options that meet your needs and fit your time and budget, please send the following information:

• number of participants
• demographics (positions, male/female, degree of physical fitness)
• purpose of retreat (combination of business/recreation or strictly recreation)
• our programmes titles of interest to you
• requested length of session (We recommend a minimum of 1 Day. 2 - 2 1/2 days would be ideal
• requested dates (2 - 3 options)
• approximate budget (we want to suggest options within the scope of your budget)
• other agenda items and time required for them
• confirm that you have checked with the decision maker to ensure that there is enough room on your agenda for team building
• city for retreat

E-Mail Requests for Information

• E-mail Requests for Information

• Asia: Information Requests from Companies in Asia

• Dubai: Information Requests from Companies in Dubai

• Oman: Information Requests from Companies in Oman

Other E-mail Requests

• Other E-mail Inquiries

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