Payment and Trip Policies

Payment and Trip Policies for 2009-2010

Deposits
A $250 non-refundable deposit per person is due with the submission of your application for a leadership study program. Prices for each leadership study program do not include airfare. It is in your best interest to secure your airfare through Global Next's partner, GroupTravel Solutions or through your preferred travel agent, at least 28 days before departure. Often better prices are available with earlier bookings.

Applications

Deposits must accompany a completed application form, which can be submitted online or mailed to: Global Next PO Box 2215, Frisco, TX 75034. Deposits without applications will not be processed, nor will applications without deposits.  All participants, including adults and chaperones, must send an application to be admitted to the program.  When you contact the Global Next airline representative,  please be sure to use your name as it appears on your passport.

Payments

There will be a late fee of $50 automatically added to each late payment. To allow us to provide quality service, this will be strictly enforced.   If paying by check, please allow adequate time for delivery (approximately 10 days) to avoid late payment fees. Late charges will be applied to payments not received 45 days prior to departure. There will be a $35 fee for each returned check and late fees will apply to payments that are late due to returned checks.

Payment Schedule for 2009- 2010 Leadership Conferences: (excluding late bookings)

Conference Cost: Check itinerary per program

• $250 Deposit due with application
• Airfare paid directly to Global Next's air travel partner or to the travel agent of your choice 
• Final payment due 45 days before departure
  

Refunds

Please allow 4-6 weeks for refunds that fall under the cancellation policies below.

Cancellation Policy:

• Deposits are non-refundable.                                              
• Deposits are transferable to a new traveler who takes your place. Additional costs for airline name changes must be negotiated with Global Next's travel solution providers.
• The deposit, fees for returned checks, late payment fees and late registration fees are not refundable.  
• 61 - 90 days before departure Global Next retains the deposit + 50% of the conference price.
• 0 - 60 days before departure Global Next retains 100% of the conference price.
• Airline refunds are per the requirements of each airline. Please confirm you ticket changes/cancellation policy with the travel agent at the time of purchasing your airline ticket.
• All cancellations must be in writing and received by the Global Next office by the dates listed above.  Verbal cancellations are not accepted. Cancellations can be emailed to pjohnson@globalnext.org or mailed to: Global Next: PO Box 2215, Frisco, TX 75034.
• The price of the trip includes a non-refundable $250 deposit. (No additional registration or application fees.)
• Global Next will provide emergency medical insurance for each traveler.
• We strongly encourage you to consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance (Global Next can provide you with information from third party providers).
• In the event a trip is cancelled by a schools group leader or administration, the above cancellation policies apply.
• Any participant expelled or disciplined by the school is subject to Global Nexts standard cancellation policy.
• If a participant is unable to obtain the required travel documents, Global Nexts standard cancellation policy will apply.

What's Included!

• First class accommodations
• All ground transportation per itinerary
• All group activity fees included in your itinerary
• Two meals per day
• Local tour guides per itinerary
• Leadership training by Dr. Phil Johnson
• Leadership training workbook (original, exclusive material developed by Dr. Johnson and Global Next)
• Emergency medical insurance

What's Not Included!

• Tipping
• Snacks and souvenirs
• One meal per day
• Special room arrangements
• Optional activities selected during free time
• Customary gratuities for coach drivers and your tour guide.
• Optional trip cancellation insurance.
• Surcharges due to currency exchange rates if rates rise in excess of 7% from the time of trip price quote.

Airlines

Global Next recommends Group Travel Specialists as an airline ticketing option. Once an individual or group registers for a Global Next Leadership Conference, the individual or group leader is encouraged to contact Connie Tompkins as soon as possible at: 1-866-439-9457 or email her at: connie@atrmissions.com.  Ms. Tompkins will help arrange the flight for you or your group from the city of your choice to the destination of your conference. Generally once you arrange your flight, you or your group will have 3-5 days to pay for your tickets. Early booking may mean better airfare prices. This method also ensures that you get the best price from your location no extra charges or hidden commissions for Global Next. Global Next does not make money on your ticket purchase and is not responsible for arranging student transportation to conference locations.

Global Next will not be responsible for scheduling changes, overbooking, missed connecting flights, long layovers or any expenses related to such delays. (For these reasons, we suggest that you consider purchasing trip cancellation/interruption insurance.) Please note that in the very unlikely event of losing an airline ticket while traveling, the traveler will be responsible for all costs associated with getting a new one. 

***IMPORTANT: Individuals may buy their own airline ticket,  use air miles, or use travel agents other than Group Travel Specialists.  When doing so, please check with Global Next first to verify the arrival window for the rest of the conference participants. Transportation from the airport to the hotel is arranged based on the arrival time of those who book with Group Travel Specialists. If travelers choose to forgo this window, then the traveler will be responsible for  obtaining their own transportation to and from the hotel or airport.

Hotels

• To provide the most affordable prices, our standard fees are based on quad and triple rooms. Hotels are clean and reputable and are centrally located. 
• Adults can typically be roomed in private rooms if requested, for an extra fee and are subject to availability. These fees will be charged for any additional room.

 Passports and Visa

Every Global Next traveler must be in possession of the appropriate travel documents prior to departure.  For all international trips, a valid passport is required. This is solely the responsibility of the participant.  Please allow AT LEAST 3-4 months to obtain a passport under normal conditions.

If a participant is unable to obtain the required travel documents Global Next's standard cancellation policy will apply.

If you have a passport already, please note that many countries require that a passport MUST be valid 6 months after the dates of your trip.

For visas, check the U.S. Department of State at travel.state.gov for information. If you are not a US citizen, you must contact your embassy for rules and procedures especially concerning required visas for foreign travel.

Please note that in the very unlikely event of losing a passport while traveling, the traveler will be responsible for all costs associated with getting a new one.