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.