Peden Doma Bhutia

As Skift's Asia Editor, Peden Doma Bhutia anchors Skift’s coverage across Asia and the Middle East. She has been a journalist for 18 years, of which she's spent the last 11 years covering travel, aviation and hospitality. In her last outing she helped launch a travel B2B vertical for India’s Economic Times.

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Hotels

What Drove This Hospitality Workforce Solutions Firm to Enter India

Frontline Performance Group understands that to achieve its ambitious goals, it will need a market as vast as India.

What Drove This Hospitality Workforce Solutions Firm to Enter India

Hotels

Big Money in the Big Fat Indian Wedding

The “I do” in Indian weddings is a multi-million-dollar extravaganza that will make your head spin faster than the bride and groom during their eleventh outfit change.

Big Money in the Big Fat Indian Wedding

Tourism

Washington D.C. Is Targeting More Markets in India For Tourists

Think Washington D.C. is all business suits and formal wear? Destination DC's CEO wants you to think again.

Washington D.C. Is Targeting More Markets in India For Tourists

Hotels

Why Hilton Believes This is Going to Be Its Best Year in India

Hilton seems to be taking a cue from its success in China and bringing a similar strategy to India. With the improving infrastructure, expanding airline services, and a large domestic market, the hotel company sees a perfect opportunity to expand its brand presence in India.

Why Hilton Believes This is Going to Be Its Best Year in India

Tourism

China Expands Visa-Free Entry List — Is Your Country Included?

Visa-free entry policies have long been recognized as potent tools for bolstering tourism numbers. China not only acknowledges the potential of this strategy, but is also keen to translate this into tangible results.

China Expands Visa-Free Entry List — Is Your Country Included?

Tourism

Is India Safe for Female Travelers? Industry Reacts After Alleged Rape of Brazilian Tourist

As the world comes together to celebrate International Women's Day this week, news coming in from India highlights the country's struggle to provide a safe space for women.

Is India Safe for Female Travelers? Industry Reacts After Alleged Rape of Brazilian Tourist

Tourism

Chinese Travel to Middle East Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Chinese travelers are set to takeoff. But before booking, they're double-checking that visa policies are relaxed enough.

Chinese Travel to Middle East Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Business Travel

What’s Driving India’s Business Travel Recovery? 

Ever tried sealing a deal with Indian businesses through a computer screen? It isn't easy. Indians are all about face-to-face meetings and building real connections. No wonder business travel in India is bouncing back quicker than elsewhere.

What’s Driving India’s Business Travel Recovery? 

Online Travel

AirAsia Move CEO: What It Would Take for the Superapp to IPO

It's all flights on board as AirAsia Move aims to carve out its own niche in the OTA space. The superapp doesn't want to be seen playing favorites with its parent airline.

AirAsia Move CEO: What It Would Take for the Superapp to IPO

Airlines

Tony Fernandes’ Capital A to List in U.S. Through SPAC

Tony Fernandes thinks it's time for Capital A's "Hollywood" debut.

Tony Fernandes’ Capital A to List in U.S. Through SPAC