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The Frequent Traveler University Returns to Washington DC March 7-8

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The Frequent Traveler University (FTU) is returning to Washington, DC March 7-8 in teaming up with the Travel & Adventure Show!

Old and New Speakers with tons of experience and knowledge to share

There is a good mix of seasoned speakers from past FTU’s, as well as some new ones. I think that will ensure that there’s something for everyone (as you’ll see a little bit further down in the Agenda). Here are the speakers:

The Topics – Travel & Adventure Show

So, to be clear, there will be a Frequent Traveler University Stage at the Travel & Adventure Show, those topics will be

Saturday:

  • How to Save on a Disney Trip: Visiting a Disney Park is Every Kid’s Dream, But Could Turn Into a Budget Nightmare – Dia Adams
  • Travel the World with 40,000 Miles. Three Competitors, One Challenge: To Take 40,000 Points and $400 and Get as Far Away as Possible – FrequentMiler
  • Upgrade Your Travel Game: The Three Key Concepts for Incredible Miles and Points Travel – Rapid Travel Chai & Tiffany Funk
  • Earn the Most Miles for Your Everyday Spend – Me!

Sunday: 

  • From Bookings to Bandwidth, How to Supercharge Your Business Travel – Tess Zhao and Rob Pegoraro
  • How to Travel Anywhere and Everywhere with Points – Stefan Krasowski
  • The Indispensable Primer on Reward Travel – Tiffany Funk

The Topics – FTU Advanced (Sunday 8 March)

  • Awards Worth MS-ing For – Nick Reyes
  • Is United Airlines The Program For You? – Matthew Klint
  • Advanced Manufactured Spend – Mike Graziano
  • Airlines for Aspirational Travel – Tiffany Funk
  • Generate Miles, Points, and Profits by Reselling on Amazon – Me!
  • The World of Disney: Tips and Tricks That Will Help You Navigate the 12 Parks in the Disney Universe – Dia Adams
  • Credit Cards: Plastic is Still Gold – Stefan Krasowski
  • From Bookings to Bandwidth, How to Supercharge Your Business Travel – Tess Zhao and Rob Pegoraro
  • Closing Panel – All of us (moderated by Stefan Krasowski)

Tickets

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Wrapping Up – Frequent Traveler University Returns to Washington, DC

I’m really excited for this FTU. The fact is, FTU’s in general are great opportunities to network, they’re great opportunities to compare notes. But partnering with the Travel & Adventure show, I think gives us even more opportunity. In addition, we have some new speakers, like Dia, Tess, and Rob, so there’s definitely some new ideas for things we’ll be learning about.  I hope you can make it! 

Please let me know if you’ll make it, if we have enough folks, we’ll coordinate a meet-up or find another opportunity to network. 

 

Join me at the Frequent Traveler University in DC this summer!

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Frequent Traveler University (FTU) is one of the biggest conference series in the mile and point community (alongside the Chicago Seminars). Lucky for those of us in the National Capital Region, FTU is coming back to the Washington DC area 11-12 August 2018!

Frequent Traveler University in DC

FTU is bringing a great group of speakers to DC, and I say that not just because I’m included! 

Ok in all seriousness, it’s really a solid line-up:

  • Tiffany Funk – she’s the one writing all those great posts about redeeming miles and points over at One Mile at a Time.
  • Matthew Klint – He’s not just the guy fighting airlines like Aeroplan and Swiss, he’s also traveled to more exotic places than anyone else I know.
  • Spencer Howard – This guy travels in first class almost as much as I do! He’s also explored some interesting manufacturing techniques like RoomiPay
  • Jeanne Marie Hoffman – She looks at travel from a completely different view than I do, and she knows the ins and outs of Las Vegas – luckily, she’ll be sharing some of her secrets!
  • Stefan Krasowski – Ok, maybe Matthew doesn’t go as far flung as Stefan, he’s been to more places than most. He was the First Guest at the Four Season’s in Seychelles, and travels faster than me! I’m sure he’s already blown my 74 hours in India–which included a wonderful stay at the Oberoi in Agra–out of the water.
  • Becky Pokora – If you’ve ever traveled and done a “hop on, hop off” bus, or other “sightseeing” options, you need to hear what Becky does as she demonstrates and advocates SightDOING.
  • Ed Pizzarello will be considering the beltway battle between American and United in the DC area, as well as other topics.  
  • And many others! 

So, if you’re not already attending, you can grab tickets with this link enter code: EASTER by Midnight PST on 10 April 2018 to Save $30! (net cost ends up being $219 per ticket).

Will I see you at Frequent Traveler University in DC?

I’ll be speaking at FTU Advanced in DC – will you be there?

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Great news! I’ll be presenting at the Frequent Traveler University’s Advanced session in DC, 21-23 August. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, steps from Reagan National Airport (DCA), and a bunch of great restaurants.

All that said, I’m told there are just a few tickets left to the event, and lets be honest, it’ll be a fun time with great networking opportunities, and, a great bar (pictured above)! So, in the event you’re not flying to some far off place (because, hey, that’s the fun of thing, right?), feel free to register to attend.

The agenda has a little for everyone:

Topics will include the following general areas:

— Award Booking on American Airlines
— Award Booking on United Airlines
— Award Booking on Other Airlines (Delta, Alaska, Avios, etc.)
— Using KVS Tool & Expert Flyer to Search for Fares and Availability (fare construction)
— Maximize your spending (beyond Bluebird)
— Maximizing Hotel Loyalty Programs and Promotions
— Visas, OTAs, Car Rentals, ATMs, and More Tips for International Travel
— Advanced booking techniques for revenue tickets
— Reselling (NEW!)

As far as the speakers, here’s who you can expect to hear from:

– Julian Kheel (Devil’s Advocate)
– Matthew Klint (Live and Let’s Fly)
– Stefan Krasowski (Rapid Travel Chai)
– Tahsir Ahsan (Bengali Miles Guru)
– Scott Mackenzie (Travel Codex)
– Trevor Mountcastle (Tagging Miles)

Now, I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to hear from the Devil’s Advocate! Everyone else on the list has had some meaningful experience in the field as well, except maybe, you know, the guy on the bottom of the list (hah!). Seriously, Tahsir knows Manufactured Spending better than most, Matt Klint has been to places I don’t know that I’d even try to go to, Stefan, well, he’s been to more countries than I think I’ll ever make it to, and he knows credit cards, and Scott, well, I think we should start calling him Dr. Scott. Of course there’s me, I’ll talk Reselling, so if you’ve wanted the opportunity to learn about reselling, and aren’t on the list for #ResellingDO, this is your next best chance.

So, yeah, if you’re not busy, please consider attending, there are just a few tickets left.

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