Peden Doma Bhutia

Peden Doma Bhutia is Skift's Asia Editor. She 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.

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Experiences

How Mobile Payments Are Evolving from a Pandemic Fix to Travel Game-Changer

In a world that’s rapidly going cashless, mobile payments are transforming travel, with Asia leading the charge while the technology spreads globally.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Online Travel

How MakeMyTrip Plans to Ramp Up Its Use of Gen AI

MakeMyTrip is betting on AI to drive traffic and improve the customer journey. But it will take at least a few more quarters to see results.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

No More Airport Lines: How DigiYatra Is Transforming India’s Travel Experience

Anyone who's braved the long lines outside Indian airports knows the pain of endless document checks. DigiYatra changes all that. Now if only this was possible for international travel.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Podcasts

Tapping India’s $20 Billion Corporate Travel Opportunity

In India’s corporate travel landscape, small is big as small and medium enterprises shape the future of the sector. Their growing travel demand is a key factor driving the market’s expected doubling by 2030.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Travelers Do Think of Sustainability, But They’re Not Sure How to Act on it

You might be investing thousands in making travel more sustainable, but your audience is still scratching their heads. Time to get back to basics: simplify your message and educate them!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Online Travel

How Skyscanner Is Building Its Presence in a Booming India Market

As more Indians look to explore new destinations and seek better travel deals, Skyscanner’s approach of being both a travel guide and a deal-finder could resonate. The company’s vision of making India a top-three market is ambitious, but its success could redefine the company’s role in Asia,

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Tourism

Japan Tourism Sets Yet Another Record As Visitor Spending Exceeds Last Year’s High

The tourism sun is shining bright over Japan as visitor numbers and revenues reach an all-time high in 2024. The challenge: sustaining the growth through 2025.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Hotels

How China, Japan and India Are Shaping the Asian Hotel Market

The hotel sector in the Asia Pacific is doing better than before, but filling rooms — especially with business events — will take a bit longer.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Online Travel

Yatra Continues Corporate Travel Push With NDC Booking System

The direct connection with airlines would help streamline the booking process, making it easier for businesses to plan trips without needing to jump between platforms.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Hotels

Rethinking Hospitality Through Design and Eco-Conscious Travel

The hospitality scene in India is changing, and it’s giving rise to brands like Minimalist Hotels that cater to travelers who look for places that strike a balance between quality and experience. Lavish amenities might not be a priority, but they're happy to splurge on things like specialty coffee or other premium touches.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago