Join the Exclusive HMA Airfare Advantage Program


Unlock substantial savings available exclusively to the HMA community through Helloworld Business Travel Newcastle.

Helping local manufacturers prosper, support business growth, and drive substantial bottom-line savings, this unique program opens up opportunities for our local manufacturers all around the world.

Helloworld Hunter Travel Group is the Hunter Region’s largest travel management company and the HMA Airfare Advantage Program is available exclusively through Helloworld Business Travel Newcastle in Hunter Street.

The HMA Airfare Advantage Program also incorporates the Virtuoso Hotel Program. Through this offer, all bookings come with exclusive perks at no additional cost. There are over 1,500 hotels that can be booked and you’ll also have access to many independent luxury hotels that you otherwise may not have been aware of.

Flight deals include:

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA DOMESTIC (WITHIN AUSTRALIA)

  • Save up to 12% on Business Class
  • Save up to 7% on Economy Class

UNITED INTERNATIONAL – USA/CANADA

  • Save up to 20% on Business Class
  • Save up to 20% on Economy Class

QATAR NETWORK WORDWIDE

  • Save up to 15% on Business Class
  • Save up to 10% on Economy Class

SINGAPORE AIRLINES NETWORK WORDWIDE

  • Save up to 19% on Business Class
  • Save up to 14% on Premium Economy
  • Save up to 11% on Economy Class
  • Save up to 8% on First Class

While the perks and benefits may change from hotel to hotel, they almost always include:

  • Daily breakfast for two guests
  • Room upgrade, subject to availability at check-in
  • Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
  • $100 (USD) property credit (benefit may vary)
  • Other amenities and experiences at select properties

Download the program overview here.

To request more information on this exclusive HMA Program, please contact Shaun Houston at Helloworld Business Travel Newcastle on 02 4940 2244 OR email shaun.houston@HTG.com.au TODAY!

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