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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Airlines

IndiGo’s Move to Capture Global Travelers – India Report

IndiGo's codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines reflects Indian airlines' efforts to grow their global network. The move is essential as they face strong competition from foreign carriers.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 weeks ago

Tourism

How India Can Boost Sports Tourism – India Report

Indian travelers want to experience live events. But India has a long way to go before it can fully monetize the potential of sports tourism.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Airlines

India’s Plans for Airport Expansion – India Report

As demand for air travel and airline capacity increases, airport infrastructure is being ramped up to cater to a surge in passengers.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Tourism

Maldives’ Latest Move to Attract Indian Tourists: Easier Payments

Maldives' decision to introduce RuPay cards in the country in partnership with India may or may not lead to an uptick in Indian tourists. But it could boost its tourism earnings.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Hotels

Behind the Hotel Deals in Bengaluru – India Report

Two back-to-back hotel deals in Bengaluru point towards a high investor interest. Behind this interest lie several factors that are making the city's hotel market lucrative.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Cruises

India’s New Cruise Initiative – India Report

The new initiative aims to harness India's coastline and growing domestic demand for cruise tourism. However, operational challenges, including infrastructure and taxes, need to be addressed.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Tourism

India Gets Another Travel Credit Card – India Report

The new travel credit card by MakeMyTrip and ICICI Bank taps into the growing credit cards segment in India. However, its success will depend on its ability to distinguish itself in a rapidly growing market.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Hotels

What’s Driving Investor Interest in India’s Hotel Sector

The Indian hotel industry could see more transactions, likely driven by debt pressure. Fortunately, larger profitable players will probably be willing to increase investments.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Experiences

India’s Upcoming Wedding Season – India Report

Nearly 5 million weddings could bring in some $70 billion. And luxury hotels are seeing an uptick in demand.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Tourism

India’s Biggest Source Markets – India Report

India's foreign exchange earnings are up. Travel spending per tourist is up. But international tourists in India are still lagging behind pre-Covid figures by 10%.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago