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 First Plane With Business Class Is Ready – India Report

IndiGo will be the only carrier in the country other than the Air India Group to offer business class. But it's not giving up on the low prices that made it popular.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago

Food and Drink

24×7 Food at Delhi’s Aerocity – India Report

Delhi Aerocity, with a heavy presence of branded hotels, is a convenient hub for business and leisure travelers alike.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Online Travel

Behind the New Focus on Indian Regional Markets – India Report

India has a handful of major gateway cities that get all the attention. But increasingly, travel companies are targeting the up-and-coming regional markets.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Future of Airlines in India – India Report

Airport infrastructure is being ramped up in India to support expected demand, and airlines are also expanding their fleets. The next step is to make planes in India.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

IndiGo Posts Loss But Sticks to Global Growth Plan

IndiGo reported its first quarterly loss in two years. But coming growth in India's aviation sector should help it get past that.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

Online Travel

Ixigo Enters Train Food Delivery With Acquisition of Zoop

Ixigo's acquisition of train food delivery service Zoop comes soon after the company's successful IPO. It aims to capture a ready market of train travelers who wish to enhance their food experience during their journeys.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Goa’s Move to Attract Adventure Tourists – India Report

Goa is using adventure tourism to diversify its image – it is known for beaches, nightlife, and parties. Boosting the local economy and extending the tourist season also fits in with its regenerative tourism vision.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

International Travel Spending at 12-Month High – India Report

Last year, overseas travel spend by Indians hit an all-time high. The trend this is year is consistent with 2023, indicating a sustained interest in overseas travel by Indians.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

The Leela’s Latest Luxury Offering – India Report

As demand for luxury short-term vacation rentals rises in India, The Leela is seemingly seeking to leverage its established presence in the luxury hospitality space to capture more share of this market.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

Wyndham Launches 8th Brand in India, With Focus on Smaller Cities

Microtel by Wyndham will accelerate Wyndham's portfolio growth in India. It is also key to grabbing a share in the emerging markets in India.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 weeks ago