Friends of Thailand Awards 2008 to AirAsia Bhd and Indonesia AirAsia

Tourism Authority of India, every two years, recognizes and honors the most outstanding supporters of Thailand Tourism industry. This year the prestigious Friends of Thailand Awards 2008 in the category for international airlines for outstanding contributions to Thailands tourism industry in 2006 and 2007 has been awarded to AirAsia Group’s airlines, AirAsia Bhd and Indonesia AirAsia.

“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.

Mr. Fernandes also said, “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.”