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’d love to learn about the “secrets” that aren’t normally shared on the blogs!
I’m a frequent flyer but not very good at points. I need some lessons!!!
I’d love to learn about the most current strategies that discusses flexibility in earning miles/points by transferring points, etc.
Ensure that wifi is strong and outlets are plentiful!
I’d like to know how to once again get a free trip using SkyPesos.
Conference hotel needs fast and free internet 24/7.
What would you most want to learn at a gathering of frequent flyers?
In each airline alliance (frequent flyer program) which airline is “the best” to credit the miles to – like for Star Alliance it used to be Aegean.
What is the most important thing for a conference host hotel to know, or to do?
Provide free wifi.
At a gathering of frequent fliers, I’d like to discover the latest mileage-earning scheme (e.g. travelers checks, coins, VRC, AP).
The most important thing for a conference hotel to have is excellent communication — e.g. how to access wi-fi, where is breakfast, are meals buffet-style or served, extra staff responding to email requests for upgrades in advance, publicizing transportation options/rates to off-site events/attractions, frequent guests do not want a noisy room next to the elevator/freeway, etc.
I’d like to learn one or two secret tricks of the trade as massive points-earning opportunities seem to be drying up (other than credit card apps).
Conference hotels should have adequate staff to handle a barrage of special requests where every guest is made to feel valued and special while the hotel operates efficiently.
Free wifi at Hotel.
I love to hear the over the top success stories from the old-timers.
I would most want to learn tricks of the trade from some very frequent fliers, such as how to maximize your use of miles. Thanks for the giveaway!
I think the most important thing for a conference host hotel to know is that they should keep everything in the background working smoothly (keep coffee and water available, for example) so that attendees and presenters can focus on the conference.
The most important knowledge to share is how to redeem premium cabin international travel. It’s still the best deal out there, even if it takes more work.
would love to learn fuel dumping in special confidential closed door sessions at flyer conference. That would make me attend.
I’d like to learn the best options for using miles to get a Hawaiian cruise
Free WiFi! Why are you still charging?
Great wifi, friendly staff and free cucumber water and apples available in the lobby.
I would like to learn more about leveraging expertflyer
Clear signage is always appreciated at hotel conferences.
Host hotels should make sure that their elites can be catered to, and make arrangements appropriate to the number of elites who will be attending the conference. The more perks, the better!
Hope I win!!
I want to learn more stuff that I didn’t know before
Ensure WiFi works well throughout the conference for attendees.
2) Don’t mess with the guests internet.
the more I know the more I don’t know!
I would want to learn how to get the most “bang” for my buck.
I think the host hotel will want ot know they have a hotel full of people who want the best and are not afraid to ask for it.
Cheap beer and fast/free wi-fi.
How to get more points, miles, and what not in the easiest way possible…
Conference hotels need to learn to brew a great cup of coffee, and to have it available throughout the day
Fuel dumps!
Conference hotels must remember every guest is important.
Wish i could go to an FTU.
I do not travel for work but would love to learn tips on how to get started with the mile churning. How does one even begin?
For me, I’m most interested in which airline had the most consistent service. It means very little to redeem an award trip and have it ruined by poor service.
The host hotel needs to have ample break-out meeting space for one-on-one conversations.
For me, a host hotel needs to know the schedule of events and be properly staffed during what may be off peak hours. I’ve been to hotels and everyone is getting a late breakfast/early lunch and there are 2 people at the restaurant
hotel: clean sheets
Wifi
Manufactured spending
Learn at a gathering: how not to get caught mileage running by wife
I want to learn more redemption strategies
How to actually book award tickets.
Help with directing people to different places in the hotel.
I would love to hear more about manufactured spend. It’s an area I don’t know enough about as it is.
Test, this is a test and only a test.
What would you most want to learn at a gathering of frequent flyers?
I would love to know /learn obscure deals that I may not otherwise know about (even though I am an active ft reader).