Dorji Dhradhul
Former Director-General of Bhutan’s Department of Tourism, Author, and Sustainable Tourism Advocate
Dorji Dhradhul is a Bhutanese leader in sustainable tourism, public administration, and cultural writing. He served as the Director-General of the Department of Tourism (formerly Tourism Council of Bhutan) from 2019 to 2024, where he guided Bhutan’s tourism strategy and global promotion under the “High Value Low Volume” model. Before this, he held senior civil service roles including Governor (Dzongda) of Gasa District, founding Director of the Department of Agriculture Marketing & Cooperatives, and Registrar of Cooperatives in Bhutan. He has authored several books and articles on Bhutan’s culture, mindfulness, and sustainable development, including *Escapades Awakening* and *Bhutan – Kingdom of Mindfulness*.
Leader in Sustainable Tourism & Cultural Advocate
Dorji’s work bridges public service leadership with cultural insight, positioning Bhutan as a case study in mindful and responsible tourism.
Role
Director-General, Department of Tourism (2019–2024)
Expertise
Sustainable tourism, public administration, cultural writing
Education
MSc Agricultural Extension, University of Reading (UK)
Public Service
Governor (Dzongda) of Gasa District
Leadership
Founding Director, Dept. of Agriculture Marketing & Cooperatives; Registrar of Cooperatives
Authorship
Books including Escapades Awakening and Bhutan – Kingdom of Mindfulness