AirAsia Bhd & Indonesia AirAsia Win Friends Of Thailand Award
September 30th, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) — AirAsia Group’s airlines, AirAsia Bhd and Indonesia AirAsia, have won the prestigious Friends of Thailand Awards 2008 in the category for international airlines for outstanding contributions to Thailands tourism industry in 2006 and 2007.
In a statement here, AirAsia said the awards, given by Tourism Authority of Thailand every two years, recognised the most outstanding supporters of Thailands tourism industry.
“It is a great honour for us to be recognised by no less than the Thai government for our contributions to Thailands tourism industry,” said AirAsia chief executive, Datuk Tony Fernandes.
He said AirAsia was committed to growing Bangkok as a tourism hub.
“Thailands increasing popularity plays a huge part in helping AirAsia achieve its goal of promoting tourism in the Association of South-East Asian Nations region,” he said.
Source: http://www.bernama.com
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