Feb 7, 2015, 11:55 am
Last edit by: SkiAdcock
Registration is live.
If you've been to a previous event expect something very similar. If you haven't been before, check out the 2014 Thread
For those who might be new to Flyertalk. If you're interested in meeting other FTers in smaller groups in different locations throughout the year, FT has a forum called "CommunityBuzz".
This is where people will post get-togethers (often called "DOs"), whether it be something as simple as meeting up for lunch or dinner or as organized as activities over a few days in places like London, Australia, Austin, Alaska, etc. It's a great way to meet other travel-oriented folk, but not in academic or large setting like the seminar event.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz-380/
For those that are new to Flyertalk & want to keep current with what's happening with the Chicago Seminar Event, in every thread there is a link near the top of the thread that says "Thread Tools". On the drop-down menu is an option to "Subscribe to this Thread". When you subscribe to the thread there's also a drop-down menu where she say how often you want to receive notification of updates to the thread (never, as it happens, weekly, etc) & then you get email notifications of posts to the thread in the timelines you've indicated.
Hotel Shuttle Info
The shuttle leaves the hotel to go to ORD on the hour. It goes from ORD to the hotel on the half hour. You pick it up at ORD at the hotel/shuttle bus stop section @ door #2
Changing Your Registered Sessions:
If you've been to a previous event expect something very similar. If you haven't been before, check out the 2014 Thread
For those who might be new to Flyertalk. If you're interested in meeting other FTers in smaller groups in different locations throughout the year, FT has a forum called "CommunityBuzz".
This is where people will post get-togethers (often called "DOs"), whether it be something as simple as meeting up for lunch or dinner or as organized as activities over a few days in places like London, Australia, Austin, Alaska, etc. It's a great way to meet other travel-oriented folk, but not in academic or large setting like the seminar event.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz-380/
For those that are new to Flyertalk & want to keep current with what's happening with the Chicago Seminar Event, in every thread there is a link near the top of the thread that says "Thread Tools". On the drop-down menu is an option to "Subscribe to this Thread". When you subscribe to the thread there's also a drop-down menu where she say how often you want to receive notification of updates to the thread (never, as it happens, weekly, etc) & then you get email notifications of posts to the thread in the timelines you've indicated.
Hotel Shuttle Info
The shuttle leaves the hotel to go to ORD on the hour. It goes from ORD to the hotel on the half hour. You pick it up at ORD at the hotel/shuttle bus stop section @ door #2
Changing Your Registered Sessions:
- Log into your Eventbrite account
- Choose "My Tickets" from the dropdown menu by your name at the top of the page
- Click "Manage Order" for Chicago Seminars 2015
- Click "edit" on the right side of the screen
- Make changes to your seminar choices
Chicago Seminars October 16-18th, 2015
Oct 3, 2015, 7:27 pm
#211
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: STS/SFO
Programs: UA MM, AS MVP Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, National Exec Elite
Posts: 182
GRRR the IHG Rewards rep lied to me then -_-
How come when I log in to my IHG booking under Manage Reservation, in the right hand side I see the following?
Member Number: 14901XXXX
Travel Profile: Leisure
Points to be earned: 0
For my other upcoming IHG bookings, there is usually a number next to points to be earned.
How come when I log in to my IHG booking under Manage Reservation, in the right hand side I see the following?
Member Number: 14901XXXX
Travel Profile: Leisure
Points to be earned: 0
For my other upcoming IHG bookings, there is usually a number next to points to be earned.
Last edited by alanro; Oct 3, 2015 at 7:32 pm Reason: Spelling
Oct 4, 2015, 11:08 am
#212
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 10
First timer
I am a First timer to any of these seminars. I had thought about going earlier in the year but never pushed the register button. This morning I saw a reminder post on FB by Mommy Points that there was still time to register.
After signing onto different airlines and hotel chains through Award Wallet for flights and room availability I ended up flying on United for 35k miles + $115.00 which is alot from MSP to ORD but cash price would have been $573. at this under 14 day reservation. Than I went and booked the backup hotel Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, for 30k points (last award available i think) and rooms are now selling for $144.00 a night. Anyway I am excited about joining in on this event and look forward to attending these sessions and meeting some of the travel writers that I have been following the last 2 1/2 years.
Thanks Jeff Reardon
http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/...go-this-month/
After signing onto different airlines and hotel chains through Award Wallet for flights and room availability I ended up flying on United for 35k miles + $115.00 which is alot from MSP to ORD but cash price would have been $573. at this under 14 day reservation. Than I went and booked the backup hotel Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, for 30k points (last award available i think) and rooms are now selling for $144.00 a night. Anyway I am excited about joining in on this event and look forward to attending these sessions and meeting some of the travel writers that I have been following the last 2 1/2 years.
Thanks Jeff Reardon
http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/...go-this-month/
Oct 4, 2015, 2:36 pm
#214
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
Extra ticket and HI room
I am sorry I can't come. Will transfer 1 ticket for $50 + $25 = $75
I'll also try to change hotel reservation to your name. Fri and Sat.
PM me.
Deadline is soon.
I'll also try to change hotel reservation to your name. Fri and Sat.
PM me.
Deadline is soon.
Oct 5, 2015, 2:13 pm
#215
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Northwest Ohio
Posts: 14
Having never been to an event bigger than the Ann Arbor DO, I was really looking forward to attending the Chicago Seminars. However, I now have to travel on those dates.
I have one ticket to sell for $75 (I will pay the $25 transfer fee), and I have a reservation at the host hotel/Holiday Inn for Friday and Saturday night I will be giving up. Please PM me if interested.
I have one ticket to sell for $75 (I will pay the $25 transfer fee), and I have a reservation at the host hotel/Holiday Inn for Friday and Saturday night I will be giving up. Please PM me if interested.
Oct 6, 2015, 11:17 pm
#216
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: ORD
Programs: AA(xPLT now GLD), UA, DL, HH(GLD), MR(GLD), HY(DIS), and others...
Posts: 141
Ticket to Sell
Something came up and I can't make the Seminars. I have one ticket to sell for $75 (including the $25 transfer fee.
I'm from Chicago so I don't have a hotel reservation.
Contact me by PM and we can work out the transfer, but it has to be by 10/8 the last day for transfers.
Eric
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NOTE: THIS REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE....
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I'm from Chicago so I don't have a hotel reservation.
Contact me by PM and we can work out the transfer, but it has to be by 10/8 the last day for transfers.
Eric
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NOTE: THIS REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE....
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Last edited by echoch; Oct 8, 2015 at 1:49 am Reason: ticket no longer available...
Oct 7, 2015, 12:30 am
#217
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Programs: AA, DL, AK, UN, CN
Posts: 967
Hi guys,
Wow this deadline sure snuck up!
Looks like I'll be able to make it after all - if you have a ticket you can't use or better yet a hotel you can't use let me know.
I'll be driving down from Minneapolis (and happy to carpool)
Thanks
Ryan
Wow this deadline sure snuck up!
Looks like I'll be able to make it after all - if you have a ticket you can't use or better yet a hotel you can't use let me know.
I'll be driving down from Minneapolis (and happy to carpool)
Thanks
Ryan
Oct 7, 2015, 8:16 am
#218
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,110
Glad you'll be able to make it.Cheers.
Oct 7, 2015, 10:41 am
#219
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Radisson Elite
Posts: 19,040
Does anyone know the frequency of the hotel shuttle from ORD? I should be arriving around 10 am on Thursday.
Looking forward to seeing everyone....hope you all consider joining FT Secret Santa this year if you have not. It is fun!
Looking forward to seeing everyone....hope you all consider joining FT Secret Santa this year if you have not. It is fun!
Oct 7, 2015, 2:34 pm
#220
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DTW
Programs: Delta PM, SPG gold, HHgold, Marriott Platinum Mariott Silver, AA, UA
Posts: 71
Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the Seminars. I have a ticket to sell $75 including transfer and hotel room to try and transfer.
Please PM me if interested.
Thanks
Please PM me if interested.
Thanks
Oct 8, 2015, 9:00 am
#223
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,110
Folks, for those selling & wanting tickets & hotel room, please reviews the posts above yours as many are either selling, transferring rooms, looking, etc. If you see someone who's got an item of interest, pro-actively PM them! 
Cheers.
Cheers.
Oct 8, 2015, 12:43 pm
#225
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: CAE,AGS
Programs: AAExP, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, IHG Spire, Marriott Plat
Posts: 3,124
What is the transfer ticket process anyway? I, sadly, am not going to be able to make it this year. Between high airfares and the flooding in SC (helping friends) - just can't get it in my schedule. I have someone interested.... but need to know what/how to transfer.