Peden Doma Bhutia

As the bill makes its way through Parliament, Thailand will need to dodge political, cultural, and regulatory hurdles.

An asset-light Banyan Group is diversifying its portfolio across continents and traveler demographics to secure growth and minimize risks in an ever-changing market.

Air India's loyalty overhaul, now extending to Air India Express, signals its ambition to build a seamless dual-airline ecosystem. The airline is also focusing on long-haul dominance but the real challenge lies in competing with dominant foreign hubs. Can it truly shift the balance?

Hilton’s slow-and-steady approach has worked, but with travel demand booming across Asia-Pacific, especially in India and China, it might be time to speed things up.

Southeast Asia’s tourism race is heating up. And with destinations like Thailand and Vietnam making strong plays, Malaysia will need to up its game. It’s also a chance for the destination to diversify its offerings and attract fresh audiences in a crowded regional race.

Oyo’s new rule reflects a tricky balance between growing its business and meeting societal expectations. It might win local approval in some markets but could turn off younger, progressive travelers.

Creador is banking on MG’s low-cost platform to shake up key markets like North Asia and Europe. The challenge? Scaling globally while keeping MG’s lean and efficient DNA intact.

EaseMyTrip’s push into study tourism and EV manufacturing shows ambition to expand, but the leadership change and financial pressures leave questions about execution. Shareholders will be watching closely.

As tourists prioritize convenience over bureaucracy in their journey choices, visa reforms will help determine the winners in Asia’s tourism rebound. Regions with rigid visa policies risk missing out.

The operational disruption, though temporary, highlights the aviation sector's vulnerability, especially at a time when airlines are ramping up digital innovation to improve customer experience.