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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Hotels

Oyo Gets Boost for Program to Aid New Hotel Owners – India Report

Oyo launched an accelerator program last year to support first-generation hoteliers. The credit facility boosts India's hospitality industry.

Skift | 8 months ago

Airlines

Passenger Capacity at Indian Airports Set to Surge by 60 Million – India Report

Till a decade ago, roads and railways were major means of transportation between places other than metros and tier 1 cities in India. The inauguration of these airports plays a key role in regional air connectivity.

Bulbul Dhawan | 8 months ago

Airlines

Adani Group to Invest $7.25 Billion in Airports – India Report

Air travel in India is recovering rapidly, and as the demand is rising, the sector remains underserved. Efforts are being ramped up to improve aviation infrastructure in the country.

Bulbul Dhawan | 8 months ago

Hotels

Smaller Cities Driving Hotel Boom in India

As the Indian traveler drives demand to lesser explored domestic destinations, major brands are finding opportunities to grow in the Indian hinterlands.

Bulbul Dhawan | 8 months ago

Tourism

Tourism Projects Worth $169 Million to Be Inaugurated — India Report

India is taking steps to make its tourist and pilgrimage destinations more convenient for visitors. These projects are being developed at a rapid pace to boost the country's tourism potential.

Bulbul Dhawan | 8 months ago

Tourism

Kenya Offers Incentives to Indian Travel Agents. Plus: New Metro Route to the Taj Mahal — India Report

India was the fifth biggest source market for Kenya in 2022. It, therefore, plays an important role in the African nation's strategy to recover its tourism sector from the pandemic.

Bulbul Dhawan | 8 months ago

Hotels

Chalet Hotels to Acquire Courtyard by Marriott Aravali Resort – India Report

The resort marked Mankind Pharma family's foray into hospitality in 2022. Post acquisition, it is now Chalet Hotels' second property in North India.

Bulbul Dhawan | 9 months ago

Online Travel

Cleartrip Is Winning More Travel Agents for Its Agency Business – India Report

Cleartrip's agency business is recording fast growth, a sign of its growing stake in the online travel sector in India.

Bulbul Dhawan | 9 months ago

Hotels

What’s Driving India’s Premium Hotel Occupancy – India Report

Several factors are driving the demand for hospitality industry in India, especially domestic tourism. ICRA expects this robust demand to lead to strong growth in FY2025.

Bulbul Dhawan | 9 months ago

Online Travel

MakeMyTrip to Promote ‘Goa Beyond Beaches’ – India Report

Goa has long been known for its beaches. But the state also offers a vibrant culture.

Bulbul Dhawan | 9 months ago