Bulbul Dhawan

Bulbul Dhawan is Skift's Travel Reporter in India. She writes pieces that look at the hospitality, aviation, and tourism sectors of India, trying to untangle the various threads that bind the travel landscape together. Before joining Skift, she was the Editorial Lead at BW Hotelier.

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Tourism

Indian Arrivals to the U.S. Surge Past 2023 Levels

The U.S. has made progress at issuing visas and attracting these high-spending tourists.

Indian Arrivals to the U.S. Surge Past 2023 Levels

Tourism

Where Indians Are Traveling Now – India Report

Last year, India was the fifth-largest source market for Singapore. In 2024, India became second-largest overseas source market for the U.S. and third-largest source for Singapore, showing big gains in short-haul as well as long-haul destinations.

Where Indians Are Traveling Now – India Report

Online Travel

Yatra Focuses on Corporate Travel as Consumer Business Faces Competition

As Yatra looks at ways to workaround competition in its consumer business, the company is continuing to scale its corporate travel segment to drive profitability.

Yatra Focuses on Corporate Travel as Consumer Business Faces Competition

Hotels

Oberoi Heads to London as Indian Hotels Go Global

Oberoi Hotels' decision to expand to Europe is part of a trend. Indian hotel chains are establishing a presence beyond India to capitalize on their brand value among Indian travelers.

Oberoi Heads to London as Indian Hotels Go Global

Tourism

Brunei’s Move to Attract Indian Tourists – India Report

Indian travelers are increasingly traveling internationally: Outbound trips among Indians are expected to reach 50 million a year by 2030.

Brunei’s Move to Attract Indian Tourists – India Report

Tourism

From Coldplay to Bryan Adams: Concerts Driving India’s Travel Plans

Demand for international music events among Indian travelers is not only leading to outbound travel, but is also boosting the domestic music tourism industry.

From Coldplay to Bryan Adams: Concerts Driving India’s Travel Plans

Hotels

India’s Biggest Hotelier: 2025 Outlook, Goa Slowdown, and Making Money in Low Season

Analysts were skeptical that Indian Hotels Company Ltd. could hit its lofty goals for profit margins. But it's been delivering.

India’s Biggest Hotelier: 2025 Outlook, Goa Slowdown, and Making Money in Low Season

Hotels

Indian Hotels Company Doubles Down on Luxury With Claridges Deal

IHCL's bid to manage the Claridges Collection portfolio in India highlights its luxury strategy, especially as it follows the acquisition of the Tree of Life boutique hotels chain.

Indian Hotels Company Doubles Down on Luxury With Claridges Deal

Tourism

Thailand Is Now Visa-Free for Indians ‘Until Further Notice’ – India Report

As Indians look for destinations to travel to in the upcoming winter season, the visa waiver extension is likely to benefit Thailand.

Thailand Is Now Visa-Free for Indians ‘Until Further Notice’ – India Report

Airlines

Indian Airlines Gain Share in International Travel – India Report

Indian airlines have been upgrading their fleets and efforts to cater to the growing demand for inbound and outbound international travel.

Indian Airlines Gain Share in International Travel – India Report