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

Meetings

Dubai Launches Recognition Program for Indian Meetings Agents

India's growing prominence in outbound MICE presents a significant opportunity that Dubai aims to leverage. The new recognition program targeting Indian intermediaries will definitely push agencies to promote Dubai as a preferred MICE destination.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Singapore’s Push for Indian Tourists: 3 Deals in 3 Days

In just the first three days of April, Singapore Tourism Board has already dropped three announcements about teaming up with Indian companies, a clear sign of India's growing significance.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

Radisson Debuts Luxury Brand in India, More New Hotels To Follow

A major player in India’s tier-1 markets, Radisson isn't neglecting the potential of tier 2 and tier 3 cities in the country. The hotel group is strategically expanding across various market tiers, maintaining a balanced approach.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Online Travel

India’s EaseMyTrip Invests in B2B Travel Portal ETrav Tech

Having diversified into hotels and insurance, EaseMyTrip now ventures into the B2B travel market with its latest investment.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Online Travel

India’s Cleartrip Taps Cricket Star Dhoni as Brand Ambassador

We're not entirely sure if this is Dhoni's grand finale in the Indian Premier League cricket scene, but one thing's clear — Captain Cool is making his debut innings with Cleartrip!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

IHG Signs 24 Hotel Projects in China, Reveals Latest Trends

The franchise model allows for rapid expansion and scalability, which is particularly helpful for a market like China, where the demand for accommodations is high.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Tourism

Australia’s Arrivals from India Break New Record — Tourism Chief Talks Strategy

The travel trends to Australia underscore the potential of India's middle class and its young demographic as a major force in shaping future travel trends.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Tourism

China’s Outbound Tourism Rebounds with Visa-Free Boom and Surge in Middle East Travel

2024 may be the first “back to normal" year for China's outbound travel since the pandemic, and Chinese tourists are leaning towards destinations with simpler visa processes.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago