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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Cruises

Goa to Get New Cruise Terminal – India Report

Goa has witnessed a 40% increase in cruise tourism, and a new terminal is coming soon. But there are more problems in the state that need to be solved to attract international tourists.

Bulbul Dhawan | 13 hours ago

Tourism

Which Generation Is Spending Most on Travel? – India Report

Younger generations form the biggest traveler base in India, and are key to the country's growth as a source market. Millennials' willingness to spend more on travel is a positive sign for their tourism economies of their destinations.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 days ago

Airlines

GMR Ups Stake in Delhi Airport Amid Growth in Aviation Sector – India Report

GMR group's decision to increase its stake in the Delhi International Airport comes at a time when airport operators' revenue growth could top 15% this year.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 days ago

Airlines

Demand Surges for Festive Season Travel – India Report

The upcoming festive season is driving a surge in demand for travel across India. Airfares remain stable due to early bookings and special discounts, but there could be a spike as travel dates near.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago

Airlines

Indian Carriers’ Share in International Travel Surges – India Report

Indian airlines are accounting for a larger share in international traffic to and from India. However, this is likely in part due to the government's restriction on additional bilateral flying rights.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago

Hotels

Factors Driving Growth in India’s Hotel Industry – India Report

The Indian hotel industry is expected to grow over the next three years for several reasons: limited room supply, growing demand, better infrastructure. The demand-supply gap is a positive aspect, but could also cause issues if not carefully dealt with.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

How Young India is Traveling – India Report

More than 65% of Indian population is aged below 35. With increasing spending power, these young travelers make for a large potential traveler base.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Visa Enters Partnership to Skill India’s Tourism Workforce Amid Shortage — India Report

Skilling programs are necessary. However, training them to take up jobs in tourism cannot be the only focus: the industry also needs to figure out how to retain the talent.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

The Evolution of Religious Tourism in India – India Report

The importance of religion to tourism in India is well known. India is now investing in marketing and tourism infrastructure - think technology, hotels and other amenities – to attract more visitors.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

India’s Surge in Destination Weddings – India Report

Destination weddings among Indians is on a rise, driven by high-profile celebrations. However, the preference remains largely for international locations. Can marketing campaigns get people to 'Wed in India'?

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago