Etihad Holidays, a division of Etihad Airways, has announced a new cooperative agreement with Tourism Thailand to promote holiday packages to Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Samui.
Peter Baumgartner, chief commercial officer of Etihad, said that as part of a special promotion running throughout February and March 2010, Etihad Airways would offer travellers the best value-for-money holiday packages to Thailand - known as the country of smiles.
Mr Baumgartner said: "Thailand is one of our key holiday destinations, offering travellers a rich culture and history and vibrant nightlife, backed by the warm hospitality for which the Thai people are renowned."
Etihad Holidays guests are being offered a range of bonus privileges at various hotels, including additional complimentary nights, free room upgrades, breakfast, airport transfers and attractive discounts on a wide selection of services.
The packages, combining airfares and accommodation, include:
Bangkok - the cosmopolitan capital of Thailand
Packages start from AED 3205, including three nights' accommodation at the luxurious Imperial Queens Park Hotel.
Phuket - the largest island in Thailand, famous for its coves and bays which offer powdery beaches, clear blue sea and beautiful coral reefs
Packages including three nights' accommodation at the Courtyard by Marriott Patong start from AED 3495.
Pattaya - the fun capital of Thailand, offering pristine beaches, memorable shopping and exotic hideaways
Etihad Holidays packages, including three nights at the Woodlands Resort and Suites, start from AED 3125.
Koh Samui - one of Thailand's most popular holiday destinations, with coconut tree-fringed beaches, tropical jungles and a vibrant nightlife.
Three night packages at the Amari Palm Reef are priced from AED 3685.
Mr Baumgartner said: "Etihad is committed to forging strong partnerships with tourism bodies in all of our destinations, to give our customers access to the best range of holiday packages under our Etihad Holidays World Deals."
Etihad Holidays offers its World Deals programme to destinations across the globe including Europe, US, Africa, Middle East and Asia as well as Etihad's newest destinations in Japan and Sri Lanka.
To book with Etihad Holidays, customers can visit Etihad Holidays shops in Al Wahda Mall, Khalidiyah Mall, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, Madinat Zayed, Dubai Marina Mall and Bawadi Mall Al Ain or call the UAE toll-free telephone number 800 2324.
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About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. Currently Etihad offers flights to 60 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa, Australia and Asia.
About Etihad Holidays
Etihad Holidays was launched in May 2004 and offers breaks to all of Etihad Airways' passenger destinations. In 2009 Etihad Holidays launched two new summer programmes: one for the Middle East, Asia and Australia and another for Europe, North America and Africa. The brochures, which follow the opening of the Etihad Holidays shops in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain, feature holidays to 28 destinations in 10 countries with more than 129 hotels to choose from in Asia, the Middle East and Australia and 90 hotels in 23 destinations located in 12 countries in Europe, America and Africa.
For further details: Etihad Airways Corporate Communications: Tel: + 971 (0) 2 511 1055 / 1049 / 1057 /1036 or visit www.etihadmediacentre.com.
© Press Release 2010
