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.

Latest Stories

Online Travel

Chinese Hotel Firm Rakes in Six-Fold Return as It Sells Minor Stake in Oyo

Not a bad payday, considering the partial exit yields a substantial six-fold return for H World Group. However, the heightened scrutiny on startup valuations has kept a lid on gains for Oyo.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago

Chinese Hotel Firm Rakes in Six-Fold Return as It Sells Minor Stake in Oyo

Airlines

AirAsia X’s Post-Pandemic Strategy Focuses on Cost Containment and Fleet Expansion

While AirAsia X is looking closely to contain costs, the airline's greatest learning from Covid has been to maintain a cash buffer for financial resilience and long-term sustainability, providing a safety net to weather uncertainties.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago

AirAsia X’s Post-Pandemic Strategy Focuses on Cost Containment and Fleet Expansion

News Blog

Trip.com Group to Power Digital Journey of Cambodia’s New Airport

Online travel company Trip.com Group has joined hands with flag carrier Cambodia Angkor Air to position the new Angkor International Airport as a smart airport in the region. As part of the agreement, Trip.com Group will contribute to enhancing the digital services of the new airport scheduled to commence operations in October 2023. The partnership…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago

Online Travel

Singapore’s Zuzu Hospitality Secures $9 Million Funding and Eyes India Expansion

Zuzu Hospitality's increased focus on expanding its operations in India suggests that the emergence of the country as a prominent player in the travel industry is not lost out on companies.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago

Singapore’s Zuzu Hospitality Secures $9 Million Funding and Eyes India Expansion

Tourism

Saudi Tourism Promotes Its All-Season Appeal With New Campaign

When you are a destination as ambitious as Saudi Arabia with an aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030, you have to emphasize year-round appeal to avoid missing out on travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 12 months ago

Saudi Tourism Promotes Its All-Season Appeal With New Campaign

Hotels

How India’s Tree of Life Is Creating a Place for Itself in the Hospitality Sun

From the unfulfilled potential of the Incredible India campaign to why all his hotels are pet-friendly, Himmat Anand, founder of the Indian boutique resort chain Tree of Life, spells out some hard truths.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 12 months ago

How India’s Tree of Life Is Creating a Place for Itself in the Hospitality Sun

Online Travel

GoFirst Insolvency Unlikely to Impact India Airline Market, Says MakeMyTrip CEO

While MakeMyTrip achieved record annual gross booking value and adjusted operating profit, the online company still incurred losses for fiscal 2023, highlighting ongoing challenges.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 12 months ago

GoFirst Insolvency Unlikely to Impact India Airline Market, Says MakeMyTrip CEO

News Blog

Oyo Looks to Expand UK Presence to Over 200 Hotels This Year

Budget hotel chain operator Oyo has announced its intention to expand its UK presence with plans to increase its number of hotels to over 200 by the end of this year. As part of this expansion, Oyo will be adding more than 50 properties to its portfolio in the country by 2023, including in Leeds,…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 12 months ago

Tourism

Saudi’s Almosafer Trials AI-Powered Chatbot and Voice Search

If ChatGPT drives gains for Saudi's largest travel player, companies worldwide will take note. Plus, this week's news from Red Sea Global, Oyo, Musafir, and other regional companies.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 12 months ago

Saudi’s Almosafer Trials AI-Powered Chatbot and Voice Search

Hotels

Oyo Outlook Stable on Emerging Profit for Hotels and Rentals

Take that money, watch it burn? Rating agency Moody's cautioned Oyo that it should instead consider sinking in the river the lessons it's learned about profitability.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 12 months ago

Oyo Outlook Stable on Emerging Profit for Hotels and Rentals