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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Gotta Love Hyatt!
Need to know how to get organized to keep track of it all!
Gotta love Gary!
Free wifi would be a nice amenity for all guests
Hope I win.
I’d like to learn more manufactured spending techniques
I am sorry I will not be able to attend again. I book my trips for the whole year and then miss out. Maybe next year. But I would expect all high end hotels to include all inclusive room rates, parking, internet, gym access, breakfast, tea/happy hour. That would make it easier for all travelers.
I want to learn how to use the different credit cards to stay at luxury hotels plus more on manufactured spending!!!
I would most like to learn about a current perpetual miles or points machine that has not been discussed on any blog or forum (if that exists).
The most important thing for a conference host hotel to do is to handle any mishaps quickly and with class.
All the secret deals that are too good for public consumption of course.
The host hotel should accommodate early check in & late check out for attendees.
I know how to earn miles, but I would love more concrete tips on how to maximize my redemptions.
I think a host hotel should provide free wifi for attendees.
Redemptions! I’ve only redeemed fit coach and domestic. And how to work hotel cards as well
What is the most important thing for a conference host hotel to know, or to do?
DO NOT BLOCK OTHER’S WIFI or MOBILE ISP LIKE MARRIOTT, instead PROVIDE FREE WIFI! 🙂
Conference hotels need to excell at feeding large groups quickly with good quality food.
I would like to learn about earning and booking award travel for multiple people.
Would love to learn about piecing complex itineraries together
I’d want to learn new manufactured spending techniques.
I’d like to learn more about how to best use hotel points for both luxury and budget stays.
The most important thing a hotel can do during a conference would be to have: Good sound, functional (complimentary) internet access, clean rooms, and food delivered for lunch ON TIME (unlike Marriott Seatac during the last FTU)
The most important thing a hotel can do during a conference would be to have: Good sound, functional (complimentary) internet access, clean rooms, and food delivered for lunch ON TIME (unlike Marriott Seatac during the last FTU)
Love the Hyatt Hotels
What I would most want to learn from a gathering of frequent flyers is the best strategy for finding routes that will earn the most milage.
I would most like to know how to most efficiently search for award seats when planning award trips.
What is the most important thing for a conference host hotel to know, or to do? Know that every person attending the conference is looking for you to EARN their loyalty through excellent benefits and customer service.
I’d love to learn some more about booking first class awards to Europe
the most important thing a conference hotel can do is provide free wifi to the attendees
I would love to learn how to maximize my points for upgrades to first class.
Which frequent guest programs offer the most consistent redeemable awards?
Host Hotels should make sure there is good quality, free WIFI so everyone can easily log on to or follow suggested links
The host hotel needs to make sure the WiFi actually works!
See you there
See you there Gary
Hotel WIFI access for multiple devices. Just returned from the WD Swan and they offer Platinums access for up to 10 devices!!
I think the most vital thing for a host hotel to do is to provide good signage so everyone knows where to go, as well as cold water and plenty of pens and paper for notetaking. Breath mints are a nice touch, too!
Best frequent flyers programs and changes that are in store in the future for these programs.
learning how to maximize value from award flights is of interest to me
host hotel should provide trial mid-tier status membership to attendees.
More tips on the best usage and ways to redeem all those points you’ve earned especially for specific airline or hotel programs.
I would most like to learn more about how to access information about the availability of “partner” airlines, especially those that are foreign-based.
The best thing that a hotel can provide conference-goers is definitely free WiFi, both in the conference area and in the individual’s room.
I think the best at FT events is being able to interact with the presenters and being able to learn a new point of view on how this hobby can be truly rewarding beyond all techniques and tips
A conference hotel should know when most conference guests will be checking in/out and have plenty of front desk staff on hand at those times.
How to book the best award tickets.
At a gathering of freq flyers, I would want to learn some inside information; what is on the horizon for the travel industry and FF programs and how to position oneself accordingly.
Simpler way of looking for award flights and availability across all rewards programs instead of having to go to each one separately and search on each website.
I’d like to learn how to upgrade with points at a minimal ‘cost’ of points…
The miles and points secrets that might not necessarily be shared on blogs.