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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Question 2) I think the thing a host hotel needs to handle best during a conference is how to handle / manage the higher than normal wifi usage that usually happens without slowing the internet down to a crawl.
No cost ways to manufacture spend!!!
I want to learn about how to use stopovers effectively on award tickets
Fast WIFI speeds!!!
I would like to learn how current freq travelers are prepping for for the future of this game with all the recent devaluations and negative changes to loyalty programs.
How to manufacture spend like a champ!
I just love being around other frequent flyers that are passionate! Learn so much!
What I want to learn: something that is buried deep in the forums, that is handy to know, but doesn’t become a big deal if brought up (and then blogged about it).
hope it is me
Host hotels should know which guests are there for the convention and greet them accordingly. They should also provide vouchers or deals to showcase the hotels food/drink amenities at a discount for convention guests.
me too
1: something new
2:they better not short anyone points, because we will notice.
For the hotel: that having drink options are good. I have been to a couple of these where the drinks at lunch were quite limited. I get it is a big event, but serving coffee, not just tea and water, is helpful. 🙂
I want to meet like-minded travellers. Travelling solo for business and miles can get mundane.
I want to learn the nitty gritty of MS.
I would most want to learn where to go to find the non-public offers.
For conference host hotels, be unobtrusive and efficient. And have GREAT wifi.
Share my MS tips and learn new ones. Host Hotel should not upgrade anyone to reduce complaints! HA!
I’d most want to learn about credit-card offers.
The hotel needs to ensure that points post properly.
I love Hyatt Gold Passport
I enjoy reading about pro-tips
With the major changes, a good comparison of the “Big 3” would be helpful.
Host hotel should provide free transportation to/from airport for attendees (even if organizers do not include it in price of event).
The best way to route certain awards.
What I would most like to learn is whether the recent changes (devaluations, new spend requirements and overall worsening of airline programs) are here to stay, or this is just part of a cycle we’re in. In other words, at some point when travel demand decreases, will we see some of the perks return? Or is this essentially game-over for many of us who enjoy the MR hobby?
I want to learn how to maximize availability to hotels with points, while minimizing cards that charge annual fees.
I’d like to learn tips on which destinations are best for each program.
The trick that only you know.
Thanks for all you do.
Want to learn more about award booking on foreign carriers. Need to diversify.
Not to mention the numerous chances to win valuable prizes. Much appreciated.
Would love to know why hotels outside of the US have great lounges with food/alcohol, while US hotel lounges just suck…it can’t just be cost, can it?
Looking to learn how to manufacture more spend. I need more points but don’t spend enough!
What would you most want to learn at a gathering of frequent flyers?
I would most like to learn long term strategies for maximizing miles & points earnings after exhausting the usual credit card sign-up bonuses.
I think a good hotel should have several kinds of pillows…I prefer down.
I’d want to learn more about manufactured spend.
I would like to learn more about fuel dumping
The host hotel should know that we are a group that will stay up late talking travel/deals/etc. If they have a bar, restaurant, or lounge, they should plan to keep it open late and have staff for a large group.
I’d like to learn how to dump yq.
Learn more MS techniques
At first I thought ur T&C said all ur decisions are unappreciated lol. Looking forward to FTU as I sit having tea on the Sheraton on the Park Sydney executive lounges terrace during my #RTW14 award trip
My turn finally? =)
A host hotel for Frequent Traveler University should give each guest a gift in room that commemorates the event.
Learn more about the “cryptic” language of FD’s
I would want to learn about fuel dumping
At Frequent Traveler University I would like to learn how to get the most travel value for the least amount of points and/or miles.
It is important for the conference hotel to have outlets for recharging electronic devices!
The most important things for a conference host to know are to have easily accessible and fast wifi and to keep good, strong coffee on hand