Apr 29, 2016, 12:36 pm
Last edit by: thehowieee
Dates for 2017 event are: Oct 20-22, 2017 -- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/external-miles-points-resources/1825965-8th-annual-chicago-seminars-october-20-22-2017-a-2.html
* Event Registration: http://chicagoseminars2016.eventbrite.com - lunch and daily snacks are included in registration (breakfast is NOT included in registration ... see below)
* Hotel registration is live in post # 2. Breakfast for 1 is included in room rate if booked using seminar code.
* Schedule of weekend events is in post #3.
* Current event sponsors in post #4 (and email provided if someone is interested in sponsoring)
* Some info re: charity raffle is in post #5.
* Request for volunteers is in post #6. (volunteers get a thanks & handshake - and an apple).
* A full list of the current speakers is in post #7
* Event Registration: http://chicagoseminars2016.eventbrite.com - lunch and daily snacks are included in registration (breakfast is NOT included in registration ... see below)
* Hotel registration is live in post # 2. Breakfast for 1 is included in room rate if booked using seminar code.
* Schedule of weekend events is in post #3.
* Current event sponsors in post #4 (and email provided if someone is interested in sponsoring)
* Some info re: charity raffle is in post #5.
* Request for volunteers is in post #6. (volunteers get a thanks & handshake - and an apple).
* A full list of the current speakers is in post #7
Chicago Seminars October 14-16th, 2016
Apr 29, 2016, 4:59 pm
#106
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 266
Rooms at the Hyatt Regency 15 min away on 16 October are $45 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hotel...ted-dates.html
Apr 29, 2016, 5:26 pm
#107
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 491
I can help out with registration on Sat. at 8 am.
...sent email as per info provided
...sent email as per info provided
Last edited by znke252; Apr 30, 2016 at 4:11 pm Reason: updated info
Apr 29, 2016, 7:27 pm
#108
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Milwaukee
Programs: AA, UA, Delta, HH, SPG, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 12
All set!
Registered - can't wait!
Apr 30, 2016, 4:16 pm
#109
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 14
Woohoo! Super excited to go!
May 2, 2016, 11:05 pm
#110
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: bos
Posts: 23
Hotel
So now I need my ticket, I have the hotel but I don't get an email for tickets so...? But I did land the hotel #stalker of code. Thank you H, you have done a great deal of organization and if I don't book Africa ) see my other "help I'm a noob on the move" thread,
) then it's on! Layin low...lol. Cheers!
) then it's on! Layin low...lol. Cheers!
May 3, 2016, 4:19 pm
#111
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Ohio (CLE or CAK)
Programs: United platinum, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum Elite, Hyatt Explorist, IHG plat
Posts: 83
Registered again; year #4 I think. Mom grabbing a ticket too again this year, + we're both looking forward to it. Always like to stay on site at HI for "hanging out at the bar/restaurant and chatting + sharing evenings" purposes.
Haven't seen Chicago Seminars blogged by MMS or others yet, but I'm guessing they will soon.
Also, surprised that the rooms at onsite HI aren't sold out yet; usually those go pretty quickly.
Question: The rate doesn't mention it this year, but will site hotel be providing free breakfast for those staying there as they have in previous years?
Haven't seen Chicago Seminars blogged by MMS or others yet, but I'm guessing they will soon.
Also, surprised that the rooms at onsite HI aren't sold out yet; usually those go pretty quickly.
Question: The rate doesn't mention it this year, but will site hotel be providing free breakfast for those staying there as they have in previous years?
Last edited by dmat; May 3, 2016 at 4:26 pm
May 5, 2016, 2:05 pm
#112
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SAV
Programs: ??????????
Posts: 963
May 10, 2016, 1:03 am
#113
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Midwest US
Programs: SW-A list preferred , Alaska -MVP Gold , Marriott - Platinum , HHonors - Diamond , Hyatt - Diamond
Posts: 67
I will register only I get a chance to meet @WWE . 
Is he coming ?
Is he coming ?
May 10, 2016, 4:57 am
#114
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SAV
Programs: ??????????
Posts: 963
May 11, 2016, 12:57 am
#115
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 4
Just registered for my first seminar...can't wait! Hotel was easy (Friday-Sunday), but couldn't believe one of the talks (Earning Points & Free Travel through Unique Promotions) was already full. Happily, there are many great speakers to hear! One question: trying to get American flight with points, I see several flights are available for purchase, but they did not show up on the award availability. The ones offered for points require three flights (yeah, I don't live near a larger airport) and will take twice as long. Is there a chance other rewards seats will open up or should I just accept it and book? Thanks. Here I am asking a question and the seminar is still five months away...haha!
Last edited by OutOfTheBurg; May 11, 2016 at 1:00 am Reason: better wording
May 11, 2016, 7:12 am
#116
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,113
I had the strangest dream last night (me being in charge of the charity raffle). I had the main prizes lined up, but then had entered a sweepstakes & lots of prizes ended up on my doorstep, so needed help in trying to get them sorted so we could include them in the raffle & then getting them to the hotel (which was at some big city property downtown, making parking hard to find) & was trying to get everything moved in except some 1-time Christmas show was happening & I had to move around all their stuff. And then I was trying to find my volunteers & get the Paypal swiper thing & couldn't find the microphone to start saying get your tickets & lots of seminar people were swirling all around me asking about the prizes/ticket costs & I couldn't remember the ticket costs & then I thought I had forgotten the free night certs & I was trying to find Howie, yelling How---ie----ie! 
And then I woke up & realized the seminar was still a few months away & I had plenty of time to get things sorted. Phew!....
Cheers.
And then I woke up & realized the seminar was still a few months away & I had plenty of time to get things sorted. Phew!....Cheers.
May 11, 2016, 9:03 am
#117
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SAV
Programs: ??????????
Posts: 963
Just registered for my first seminar...can't wait! Hotel was easy (Friday-Sunday), but couldn't believe one of the talks (Earning Points & Free Travel through Unique Promotions) was already full. Happily, there are many great speakers to hear! One question: trying to get American flight with points, I see several flights are available for purchase, but they did not show up on the award availability. The ones offered for points require three flights (yeah, I don't live near a larger airport) and will take twice as long. Is there a chance other rewards seats will open up or should I just accept it and book? Thanks. Here I am asking a question and the seminar is still five months away...haha!
May 13, 2016, 6:25 am
#118
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 390
I apologize in advance if this has already been posted, but I am curious if anyone is staying instead at any of the Hyatts nearby?
If so, I'd be interested in sharing rides back and forth to the Holiday Inn.
It looks like the Hyatt Place chicago/itasca is the closest, with the Schaumberg properties next.
thank you.
If so, I'd be interested in sharing rides back and forth to the Holiday Inn.
It looks like the Hyatt Place chicago/itasca is the closest, with the Schaumberg properties next.
thank you.
May 15, 2016, 4:13 pm
#119
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1
Hotel
Where do I find the link to book the hotel for the forum in October in Chicago?
May 15, 2016, 4:34 pm
#120
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Top Tier with all 3 alliances
Posts: 11,669
I have to say I am a bit underwhelmed by the line up. It is mostly geared towards beginners/intermediate. I would have liked to see some more celebrities like Lucky, and some more advanced/edgy topics for intermediate/experienced flyers, like RTW tickets, advanced searching and booking tools/scripts, and even fuel dumping. Maybe next year?
