Frequent Traveler University: December 5-7, Hyatt Regency Crystal City
The next Frequent Traveler University, in partnership with USA Today, promises to be the biggest gathering of frequent flyers ever — topping even last April’s sold out event in Northern Virginia.
The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City minutes from Washington’s National airport.
It’s a fantastic venue to support us all, and Hyatt has made available (2) $250 Hyatt gift cards for me to give away here. Gift cards that could be used on your stay during Frequent Traveler University!
All you need to do to be eligible to win is leave a comment on this post. You may answer one of two questions,
- What would you most want to learn at a gathering of frequent flyers? Or..
- What is the most important thing for a conference host hotel to know, or to do?
Since there are two gift cards, and two questions, you may enter up to two times.
Just leave a comment or two comments and I will draw the winning comments at random from those left by October 14 at Noon Eastern. (Void where prohibited by law. All of my decisions are final and unappealable, I want to make giveaways as easy as possible and with the fewest headaches possible.)
And I hope to see you at the upcoming Frequent Traveler University!
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I would like to learn at least one of the “tricks” that so many are hush-hush about (but I’m small fries compared to others)
Will there be FREE + FAST WIFI throughout the hotel?
{What is the most important thing for a conference host hotel to know, or to do?}
I’d like to learn the time saving tips. Sometimes there are some simple ones that a lot of people don’t know.
The most important thing that a hotel should know is to ensure that their Internet is working and is speedy.
When will it all end LOL
What would you most want to learn at a gathering of frequent flyers?
The most important thing I would say is to understand the guest. If they look tired or rushed make it quick when u check them in.
best thing to learn – how to stay on top of the best hotel promo on any given date. When traveling 200+ nights a year, you definitely want/need to be able to max out the points. Just my two cents.
I’d most like to learn about the the latest perks from new credit card offerings.
Secrets of award redemptions…stretching use of points and miles.
At a gathering, I would like to know how to manufacture spend .
I would love to learn what routes have the best availability for families.
The hotel should ensure conference rooms are well signed.
The most important thing for a conference host hotel to do is to ensure that there is enough staff available so that service does not suffer.
How to book a complicated award routing!
For question#1, what are the best current manufactured spending opportunities?
Would like to learn more about secrets of award redemptions!
For question #2, ensure their heating/ air conditioning and ventilation systems are in top quiet operating condition. I run into more issues with this than anything else when traveling.
Conference hotels should know that the audio visual infrastructure and sight lines should be high quality and bullet proof. It’s disappointing to spend time and money to attend and then be unable to see and hear.
host hotels should never run out of lemon ricotta pancakes
Most important thing host hotel to do: NOT FORCE YOU TO USE THEIR EXPENSIVE WIFI – listening Marriott?
I would love a better understanding of the revenue structure of frequent flier programs. It is to my advantage to understand how these programs generate revenue for the airlines.
The most important thing at any hotel for me, as a female usually travelling alone, is safety and security. The more safe I feel, whether inside the hotel or in the parking area, makes the experience so much better.
I would most like to learn methods of organizing miles and points. Examples and templates are very welcome.
I most want to learn about ‘non-airline’ award redemptions. Best hotels, hotels by region, etc.
Host hotels should have all employees trained in the needs of attendees
The most important thing for a host hotel to know is that there will always be a good handful of DYKWIA folks attending, so patience is a must. 😉
Hotels should be prepared with clean common areas/bathrooms, and the little amenties that make the most difference at conferences (bottled water, note pads, pens, and wi-fi access.)
the real tricks to redeeming miles (cheapest)
Make my day!
Since I am not a frequent flyer, most of my trips are by auto, I would be excited to learn anything and everything at a FF conference.
I always need help with redemption ideas and strategies. I have no problem earing volumes of points.
Conference hotel needs decent a decent audio/video system for these presentations
I would love to learn more about redeeming “standard” miles (AA, United) on more exotic partner airlines (Singapore, Emirates, etc.).
Fast internet is most important
Best place to get VR’s these days.
I enjoy yourosts.
Wish I could travel more!
I would love to learn more about maximizing points and miles for people in school/working part-time.
For any hotel hosting conferences, good wifi is critical
I really need help with MS.
Strong, free wifi from conference hotel as well as complimentary breakfast or at least lots of coffee and tea.
strong wifi
To answer the question “What would you most want to learn at a gathering of frequent flyers?” I would want to know more alternatives to credit card point collecting and if anyone has gone that route… how successful they’ve been, where to begin…etc. All the research I’ve done has been limited.
Always need more tips on MS.
I would love to learn about fuel dumping in a non coded way.
Strategies on how to hedge against potential devaluations.
Hyatt cards, Sydney Harbor here i come.
I would love to lean more ways to earn hotel stays that are not based on manufacturing spending.
The hotel should have suggestions to keep other members of the family busy while a weekend conference is in session.
Hotels need to know that we expect FREE, FAST wi-fi!
I would most want to learn how much you need to spend annually in order to reap these wonderful travel rewards.
First, what would I like to know at a gathering of FFs? Definitely whether the points-trading services like Points.com are worth the time and energy to use them, because I would love to unload my Frontier miles!