Originally Posted by
sbm12
What is a "Signature" event and why is it different from Advanced or whatever other names they are called by these days? Agenda seems to be mostly the same people as all the others.
Beginner, Advanced and Manufactured Spend Sessions, will be part of this event.
Some more details, since people have been asking about MS and how things are going to be arranged at this FTU.
The all-day Manufactured Spend boot camp intensive is sold out, but fear not. For those with interest in MS, there are still sessions on the latest and greatest Manufactured Spend opportunities on both Saturday and Sunday that are included with the FTU Signature Event. Instead of spending the entire day on just one subject, there will be two 1 ½ hour sessions over two days and it also gives you the opportunity to attend a variety of the other sessions available during the weekend. There will be 3 sessions running concurrently during the day so attendees at the FTU Signature Event will be spoilt for choice. Plus, not every session is repeated at every FTU so there is bound to be something new for those who have attended FTU's before.
Sample sessions include:
— What is it like to live in hotels full time?
— Finding Cheap Premium Fares
— Introduction to Mileage Running: Costs and Benefits
— International Upgrade Methods and Strategies
— Using ExpertFlyer
— Live Award Bookings
— Advanced booking techniques for revenue tickets
— Non-traditional awards and miles
Originally Posted by
farbster
Maybe more people play 21? Or people like to beat the house but not other players (friends?)
Originally Posted by
sbm12
Beyond that, a blackjack tournament rather than poker??
Blackjack is MORE INCLUSIVE. We want everyone (non-gaming peeps) who has interest to be able to play. Poker is very intimidating to people who have never played cards and/or played cards in a casino tournament. Remember, we have REAL DEALERS and this is a REAL tournament. It will be run just as any casino tournament event would be. If you can count to 21 you can play blackjack, though never a bad thing to read up on "proper" tournament strategy.
Hey, I rather have a baccarat tournament. But, I digress.
