Originally Posted by
kokonutz
It does seem like the event is mis-named.
It's about points and miles hoarding, not traveling.
And more to the point, what is there to learn in that setting that cannot be more efficiently learned on FlyerTalk?
I'm not so sure about that... more that it's pitched at people who aren't FTers.
I would be more interested if it was less miles/points, more Rick Steves or Anthony Bourdain (in other words, talking ABOUT travel and the experience).
The thing is, though, a lot of the bloggers who are presenting are staying in Hyatts/Hiltons/Marriotts/etc. and getting the breakfast spread in between quick weekend jaunts to Singapore through NRT, IST and FRA. That really isn't what I am interested in- I loved being able to eat street food and see the organized chaos that is Bangkok when I got up in the morning, as opposed to a sterile hotel lounge.