Etihad Holidays and the Tourism Authority of Thailand has announced a new partnership which will encourage more Middle-eastern travellers to Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Samui.

Etihad Holidays, the wholesale arm of Etihad Airways, will also be running a special promotion to celebrate the new alliance to push Thailand as a destination. « Etihad is committed to forging strong partnerships with tourism bodies and service providers in all of our destinations, » said Peter Baumgartner, Etihad COO.

« Thailand is one of our key holiday destinations, offering travellers a rich culture and history and a vibrant nightlife. This is backed by the warm hospitality for which the Thai people are renowned. »

Etihad Holidays will be offering its World Deals packages, combining airfares and accommodation, to Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Samui.