Peden Doma Bhutia

Peden Doma Bhutia is Asia Editor at Skift, where she covers the travel industry across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Based in India, she reports on airlines, online travel companies, hospitality, travel technology and the business of travel, with a focus on how emerging markets are shaping global trends.

Airlines

Lufthansa Secures Approval for ITA Airways Deal

With a string of other airline mergers and acquisitions pending across the continent, the industry will be examining the regulator's comments for possible clues about the direction of future decisions.

Gordon Smith and Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Tourism

What Are ‘Dumping Tours’ and Why Is South Korea Cracking Down on Them?

Ever snagged a dirt-cheap tour package and thought you hit the jackpot, only to find your guide dragging you from one souvenir shop to the next? Well, guess what? You’ve just been on a dumping tour.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Podcasts

Why There Are No Direct Flights Connecting India and China

Not only are there no China-India direct flights, Chinese nationals have also reported facing difficulties while applying for an Indian visa.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Tourism

This Is How Wealthy Chinese Female Travelers Think of Travel

For Chinese women travelers, travel is now a powerful way to express their individuality. Sure, you might spot them shopping at Prada, but there's so much more to their adventures.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Tourism

Indians Splurge Twice as Much on Weddings as on 18 Years of Education

In India, weddings get the grand stage while education waits in the wings.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Airlines

How India-China Direct Flights Went From 539 … to Zero

Two tourism powerhouses, two economic giants, two of the world's most populous countries — and yet, not a single direct flight between India and China.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Tourism

Visiting Thailand? The Government Covers Your Medical Bills for Accidents

No one ever wants anything to go wrong while traveling, but if it does, Thailand has you covered.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Podcasts

Goa’s Big Pitch to Remote Workers

Famous for its beaches and parties, Goa is getting a makeover to lure digital nomads. Did someone say all work and no play? Not in Goa!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Agoda’s C-Suite: Global Challenges, Working With Booking Holdings and Superapps

Travel, when you think about it end-to-end, involves a lot of stress, headaches, planning, and orchestration. The Agoda C-Suite gets this and knows their mission is to ease these burdens for travelers. And they're relying heavily on tech to achieve this.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Hotels

Oyo Launches Premium Hotel Brand in Dubai for Indian Travelers

Oyo looks to make the most of India's burgeoning outbound travel market, as evidenced by its recent launch of premium hotels in popular destinations for Indian tourists.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago