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.

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 | 3 years ago

Online Travel

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 years 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 | 3 years ago

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 | 3 years ago

Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global Mulls 2026 Public Market Offering

Red Sea Global, a company fully owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is exploring the possibility of a public market offering, with plans to launch as early as 2026.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 years ago

Tourism

What Data Says About the Asia-Pacific Rebound

Guess who's back, back again? It's "Eastward Ho!" for global travelers, as the latest Skyscanner data makes clear.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 years ago

Tourism

Dubai’s First Quarter Inbound Arrivals Just 2 Percent Shy of 2019 Levels

The buzz around the ongoing Arabian Travel Market in Dubai offers a glimpse into the thriving tourism industry in the region. Tourism in the Middle East is set to grow in coming years.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 years ago

Airlines

Indian Carrier GoFirst Files for Bankruptcy Blaming Engine Delivery Delays

GoFirst's bankruptcy filing is not unexpected given the airline's ongoing financial struggles. However, the real question is whether the airline can recover from this situation, especially as the country is still awaiting the resurrection of Jet Airways.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 years ago

Travel Technology

Middle East Set to Outpace Other Regions in Growth of Travel Demand: Rategain

Three years on from the global pandemic, clearly, the travel sector in the Middle East has transformed. The region didn't let the Covid crisis go to waste.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 years ago

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Hotels

Indian Hotels Company’s Asset-Light Strategy Leads to Highest-Ever Annual Profit

A peek into the financial records of India's hotel companies would provide valuable insight into the country's flourishing tourism industry.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 years ago