Chicago Seminar DO October 16th and 17th 2010
#16
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Seminar #11 Sponsor Presentations Date and Time TBD
Actual Scheduled Time is Sunday 9AM to 10:45 AM
"AwardWallet.com tracks frequent flyer miles, hotel and credit card points"
Expertflyer.com "ExpertFlyer is a flight information research tool for frequent flyers. Flight Availability, Seat Maps, Fare Tariffs & Rules and Award & Upgrade inventory that only travel agents previously had access to are now at your fingertips."
PJA Groups - www.pjagroups.com. Professional meeting & incentive management. Group hotel search & negotiation. Will share few hotel negotiation tips in the presentation.
ItaSoftware.com Combining advances in computer science, innovative problem-solving, and deep industry knowledge, ITA Software's airfare pricing and shopping engine is the fastest, easiest, and most powerful way to optimize airfares and miles. ITA is the tool of choice by leading travel companies and road warriors. Let's talk more about how to best educate your members on using our tool.
We have room for three more sponsors. Send me suggestions of companies you'd like to hear from
"AwardWallet.com tracks frequent flyer miles, hotel and credit card points"
Expertflyer.com "ExpertFlyer is a flight information research tool for frequent flyers. Flight Availability, Seat Maps, Fare Tariffs & Rules and Award & Upgrade inventory that only travel agents previously had access to are now at your fingertips."
PJA Groups - www.pjagroups.com. Professional meeting & incentive management. Group hotel search & negotiation. Will share few hotel negotiation tips in the presentation.
ItaSoftware.com Combining advances in computer science, innovative problem-solving, and deep industry knowledge, ITA Software's airfare pricing and shopping engine is the fastest, easiest, and most powerful way to optimize airfares and miles. ITA is the tool of choice by leading travel companies and road warriors. Let's talk more about how to best educate your members on using our tool.
We have room for three more sponsors. Send me suggestions of companies you'd like to hear from
Last edited by ingy; May 13, 2010 at 4:49 am
#17
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Feedback to help plan the Chicago DO in Oct.
Thanks, ingy and crew! Here is my feedback to help plan the DO.
-- I'm a (strong) maybe, for attendance. -- I am out of town and would stay at host hotel.
---The six seminars that I am interested in: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8.
-- I'm a (strong) maybe, for attendance. -- I am out of town and would stay at host hotel.
---The six seminars that I am interested in: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8.
Last edited by travelingmore; May 2, 2010 at 9:47 pm
#18
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Count me in.^ I am local and will not need hotel lodging. I am interested in attending all the seminars.
Last edited by Sweet Willie; May 13, 2010 at 5:56 pm
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I'm local, although an hour outside of town. Sounds great, I'm especially interested in the mileage run, booking award travel and sponsors roundtable.
#20
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This is a fabulous opportunity to polish my FT MR techniques.
I would def. attend, if time permitting, the following seminars. Also, will need rooms for the 2 nights.
2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11
Thank you to the ingy and team!!
I would def. attend, if time permitting, the following seminars. Also, will need rooms for the 2 nights.
2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11
Thank you to the ingy and team!!
#22
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I would love to attend and will bring a guest (fellow mileage whore but not a FT'er) if permitted. Unsure on lodging as I have family in Chicago who wants to see me. We ideally would attend as many of the following as possible: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11
Will come to any of the dates (no preference)
Thanks in advance for offering and organizing this as it sounds like a fantastic opportunity!
Will come to any of the dates (no preference)
Thanks in advance for offering and organizing this as it sounds like a fantastic opportunity!
Last edited by dcpatti; May 4, 2010 at 5:10 am
#23
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Consider me very interested, pending the finalized dates of the Delta DO down in Atlanta.
#25
Join Date: May 2007
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I will definitely attend all events I can. If they are concurrent and I have to choose, most interested in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10.
I am local and will not need lodging. Will be happy to help with the event.
A big thank you to all organizers. ^
I am local and will not need lodging. Will be happy to help with the event.
A big thank you to all organizers. ^
Last edited by aktchi; May 2, 2010 at 9:06 pm
#27
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A Resounding Yes
My Interests are as follows:
Yes I will definitely be there and I will support the host hotel...for several nights.
The seminars in which I am interested are 2,3,4,5,8, and 6....maybe 11
Thanks to all of you who are working on the planning. This sounds like in incredible opportunity - to learn, to meet, and be able to put in to practice what we learn in an effective manner!
Cheers.
Yes I will definitely be there and I will support the host hotel...for several nights.
The seminars in which I am interested are 2,3,4,5,8, and 6....maybe 11
Thanks to all of you who are working on the planning. This sounds like in incredible opportunity - to learn, to meet, and be able to put in to practice what we learn in an effective manner!
Cheers.
Last edited by miffSC; May 4, 2010 at 9:06 am
#28
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I know enough to know there is much I don't yet know. I have an interest in 1-5 and less so 6-8. It seems like a lot to digest in one weekend. October seems so far away, so I am a maybe. Delta DO also overrides anything else.
I know ICHG is at best a distant third in popularity, but some of the Chicago area Holiay Inn managers have been pandering to FTers as of late. It is possible they might be very interested in getting this audience in their property at favorable rates.
I know ICHG is at best a distant third in popularity, but some of the Chicago area Holiay Inn managers have been pandering to FTers as of late. It is possible they might be very interested in getting this audience in their property at favorable rates.
#29
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I can't guarantee attendance, but I'm certainly interested. Definitely put me down as a "maybe." I'll be needing housing and would be willing to support the host hotel.
My preference is the 1st or 2nd weekends proffered.
As for sessions, I'd be interested in: #2, #3, #5, #9, #10
Even if I can't make it, many thanks to the organisers and speakers for offering their time and energy!!! ^
My preference is the 1st or 2nd weekends proffered.
As for sessions, I'd be interested in: #2, #3, #5, #9, #10
Even if I can't make it, many thanks to the organisers and speakers for offering their time and energy!!! ^