Mallika Bhagat is a travel and lifestyle journalist with over nine years of experience in leading media houses including Times of India, Hindustan Times, Outlook Traveller, Indian Express and Times Now Digital, and reports extensively on India’s evolving tourism and hospitality landscape. Her work focuses on how destinations, hotels and travel experiences are shaped by storytelling, culture and changing consumer behavior. From destination-led narratives and hotel experiences to emerging travel trends and audience-first discovery, Mallika’s reporting looks at travel beyond transactions, spotlighting how experiences, digital influence and authentic stories drive real-world impact. Having closely tracked the shift towards immersive, experience-led tourism in India, she brings a sharp editorial perspective on how hospitality brands and destinations are building relevance, aspiration and economic momentum in an increasingly story-driven travel economy.