Business Travel
Your guide to Qantas Lifetime Gold Status
07/06/2024
Achieving Qantas Lifetime Gold status involves extensive flying, but the reward is a lifetime of lounge access and valuable travel perks. Qantas Gold is more attainable than Qantas Platinum, requiring only half as many status credits each year. Unlike Qantas Silver, it offers significant benefits for both domestic and international...
Your Guide to Qantas Lifetime Silver Status
07/06/2024
Qantas Lifetime Silver status, part of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program, is a valuable tier often seen as a step towards Lifetime Gold. However, it offers significant benefits in its own right, not just with Qantas but also across the OneWorld alliance and other partner airlines. Benefits of being a...
Renew your passport by 1 July to SAVE!
07/06/2024
Starting July 1, Australians will face an additional $50 fee for new or renewed passports, raising the total cost to nearly $400, making it one of the priciest in the world. To accommodate urgent needs, two expedited options are now available if your passport is close to expiring or has...
Cyber-Security: The Overlooked Travel Essential
07/06/2024
"Tickets, money, passport" is a well-known mantra for travellers, but there's another crucial aspect often neglected: cyber-security. Whether you have a smartphone, laptop, smartwatch, or any other high-tech device, your personal and financial data is a prime target for thieves, especially when you're travelling. Protecting yourself is simpler than you...
Trust in business… It’s more important now than ever
on 19/06/2020
Dearest Travellers, As a leader in the travel industry, Phil Hoffmann Travel has been in the privileged position of sending people all over the world. For our valued corporate clients, we’ve been entrusted with providing tailored travel solutions, bespoke to the diverse needs of every individual business – a responsibility...
Travel the world with Singapore Airlines
18/12/2019
With countless Worldwide awards, Singapore airlines is a favourite among many Aussie travellers! Their service, comfort, network and availability direct from Adelaide makes it a winner for us. Discover why below… Flying Business and Economy from Adelaide to Singapore and extending all over the world with the additional cabin options...
Do you need help with business travel?
04/05/2018
Did you know Phil Hoffmann Travel has a Business Travel department? Not only can we assist with personal travel arrangements, but if you or members of your company travel for business, we may be able to help! Experienced, personal and professional service Proudly South Australian, the Phil Hoffmann Business Travel...
Travel Tips for the Business Traveller
06/04/2018
Travel Tip 1 – Sydney T1 International Terminal Skip the scenic route in Sydney’s revamped T1 International Terminal and take this shortcut straight to your airline lounge or departure gate. Once through T1 security, veer off towards the right side of the sprawling Duty Free store and toward the TRS...
Virgin Launches Melbourne to Los Angeles
05/04/2017
On Tuesday 4th of April 2017, Virgin Australia launched flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles, bringing the world’s best Business Class, ‘The Business’, to the route for the first time. Flight VA23, operated by the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, departed Melbourne at 11.30am and will land in LA at...
Boosted Security on Flights from Middle East to Australia
05/04/2017
Travellers flying from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to Australia will find increased security measures taking place in response to electronic device bans put in place by the UK and USA. The Australian Government announced that passengers travelling on airlines directly into Australia from the Middle East will be subject...
Earn Qantas Status Credits Using Your Credit Card
03/04/2017
Not only do Qantas status credits determine your Frequent Flyer membership level, they're also the key to longed-for perks including lounge access, priority check-in and boarding, higher checked luggage allowance and potential upgrades. Until now, the only way to earn them has been by flying. That's changed, temporarily, with the...
Team Building with PHT Lifestyle Products
15/02/2017
Phil Hoffmann Travel’s popular lifestyle series of events, courses and workshops has been introduced to enrich your life and travel experiences. They make the perfect social event for a group of friends, work colleagues or a gift for that someone special. Events such as corporate functions and private parties are...
Conferences on Cruise Ships
15/02/2017
Conduct your next business or association meeting, conference, incentive or workshop at sea on a cruise ship. You participants will love it and your Finance Department will be pleasantly surprised! Economical and efficient, you’ll be amazed at how easy and affordable it is to conduct an event on a ship...
Best Hotel Gyms in Australia
15/02/2017
While travelling for business, there’s no excuse to forgo the exercise routine with gyms like these available for use. Sheraton on the Park, Sydney Located on the 22nd floor of the Sheraton on the Park hotel, the 155-square-metre health club offers views of Hyde Park, St Mary’s Cathedral and Sydney’s...
Qantas Non-Stop Perth to London
14/02/2017
From March 2018, Qantas will launch non-stop Boeing 787-9 flights between Perth and London, in a move that will see the Western Australian city positioned as the airline's gateway for direct Dreamliner flights to Europe. Qantas will begin selling tickets for the flights by April 2017 when the pricing structure...
Cut your iPhone's global roaming costs.
22/09/2016
Apple’s low power mode on newer iPhones running iOS 9 and above is of course a great way to extend your phone’s battery life when out and about, but for travellers, flicking it on while abroad can shave many megabytes – and therefore, dollars – from your international roaming bill....
Qantas now selling lounge passes.
29/06/2016
Qantas will now let low-tier frequent flyers purchase single-visit passes to its domestic and international airport lounges. Lounge passes will cost $49 (or 7,000 Qantas Points) for entry into domestic Qantas Club lounges; $69 (or 9,900 Qantas Points) for International Business Class lounges (such as Sydney, Melbourne and Los Angeles);...
Qatar Airways has arrived!
29/06/2016
Opening Adelaide up to more of the world, Qatar Airways is now flying daily from Adelaide on the newest, state-of-the-art A350 aircraft to more than 150 destinations worldwide, including 40 European cities. Qatar are proud to be the global launch customer of the A350 XWB (extra wide body) - the...
Your guide to transiting Doha Airport.
29/06/2016
Doha's relatively new Hamad International Airport connects Qatar Airways passengers across the globe, particularly from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth to a host of European destinations including London, Paris, Rome and Frankfurt. After touching down, your transit begins by following the easy-to-read transit signs and clearing a typical security check,...
Upgrade guide for Virgin Australia.
29/06/2016
If you normally travel in premium economy or on Virgin Australia's economy Flexi fares, business class upgrades are one of the best ways to use your Velocity Frequent Flyer points. Upgrades are available on all Virgin Australia domestic and international flights with business class – cheaper economy Saver tickets need...