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Act Fast: Tickets Available for Frequent Traveler University in Chicago!

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    Want to learn the insider secrets of the miles & points hobby?

    Registration is now open for Frequent Traveler University in Chicago, November 17 through November 19, 2017.

    They’re offering a Travel Expo for all travel enthusiasts, and a Signature event for more advanced points & miles enthusiasts.

    Tickets are limited, and usually sell out quickly.  So book soon if you want to attend this exciting weekend!

    Unlock the Mysteries of Miles & Points and Get Even More Big Travel With Small Money at Frequent Traveler University!

    Here are the details.  Let’s see if you should consider going!

    Frequent Traveler University 2017

    Link:   FTU Expo Chicago 2017 Tickets

    Link:   FTU Signature Chicago 2017 Tickets

    The next Frequent Traveler University is November 17 through November 19, 2017, at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare hotel.

    Within this year’s Frequent Traveler University, there’s the option to attend the one-day FTU Travel Expo or the 3-day FTU Signature.

    FTU Travel Expo is a new, one-day event on November 18, 2017.  And it includes speakers like Nomadic Matt, Chris Guillebeau (The Art of Non-Conformity), Chris McGinnis (TravelSkills), and more! FTU Signature includes the entire weekend of events, November 17 through November 19, 2017.  You’ll have access to the Travel Expo, exclusive seminars, meet the expert sessions, and social events.
    Join Miles & Points Bloggers and Learn About Advanced Techniques at the Chicago O’Hare Marriott November 17 Through November 19, 2017
    Tickets for FTU Travel Expo are $39.  With your ticket, you’ll get access to the Expo, which includes 50+ exhibitors, 4 stages with presenters, and the opportunity to mingle with points & miles experts like: Tickets for FTU Signature are $249.  These tickets include:

    Hotels and airfare are NOT included.

    And through July 31, 2017, you can get a $10 discount using the code “FTUEARLY” at checkout.

    I Haven’t Firmed Up My Schedule, so I Don’t Know Yet If I’ll Be Attending. But There Are Plenty of Other Excellent Speakers Already on the Roster!
    Emily and I have attended (and spoken!) at conferences like this before and had a fantastic time!

    Should You Go?

    Frequent Traveler University’s Travel Expo is geared to everyone, including beginners.  And the Signature sessions are for folks who already know the basics.  

    If you want to learn advanced techniques and dig into the details of miles & points, I’d suggest getting a ticket for the full weekend (FTU Signature).

    If you’re new to the hobby or just want to learn from and network with other points enthusiasts, check out the one-day FTU Travel Expo event.

    And don’t forget, tickets have sold out very quickly in past years, so get them while you can!

    These events are a fun way to spend a weekend learning how to get more Big Travel with Small Money.  And it’s the best way to learn secret tips and tricks you won’t read about on the blogs.  😉

    Bottom Line

    The next Frequent Traveler University will be November 17 through November 19, 2017, at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare.

    Tickets are on sale now, and cost $39 for the one-day Travel Expo, or $249 for the Signature series that lasts the whole weekend.

    Grab them while you can, because they usually sell out quickly!  And don’t forget to use the code “FTUEARLY” for $10 off through July 31, 2017.

    Let me know if you’ll be attending!

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