Iceland’s Glaciers Are Shrinking: What’s the Risk to Tourism?
Instead of just watching glaciers vanish, Iceland's tourism sector should start preparing now for a future where they no longer exist.
Darin Graham is an award-wining climate journalist covering the travel industry for Skift. He reports on how airlines, hotels, and tourism businesses are responding to the climate change – from the innovations and technologies respawning the industry to greenwashing allegations and business risk.
Short-Term Rentals Could Benefit as Extreme Weather Disrupts Travel
Extreme weather isn't just a future concern, it’s already driving demand for rentals. But costs are rising too.
India Plans to Limit Air Conditioning in Hotels Amid Soaring Heat and Power Demand
As global temperatures rise and warnings mount over soaring aircon demand, India’s move could be just the beginning. More countries may soon be forced to follow with similar limits to keep energy systems from overuse.
Travel Brands Stick With Carbon Capture Firm Despite Layoffs and Setbacks
Carbon capture may be a promising climate solution, but the gap between promise and delivery is growing harder to ignore.
Tourism’s Climate Promises Span 20 Years — With Few Results, Study Finds
Despite two decades of climate pledges, tourism emissions are still rising and many commitments remain unfulfilled. UN Tourism says it's time to focus on the future, but real credibility will depend on whether the next wave of promises leads to measurable change.
Airlines Commit to 2050 Net Zero Goal, But Warn Flyers Face Higher Fares
Airlines may be sticking to their net zero goal, but they are now signalling that passengers may have to help foot the bill.
‘Great Green Scam’: IATA Chief Blames EU, Fuel Giants for Slow Climate Progress
The fiery critique signals a sector losing patience with climate goals as costs rise and real progress slows.
Can Airline Growth and Climate Goals Coexist? Delta Thinks So
Delta wants to grow and decarbonize at the same time. But can airlines fly toward 'net zero' without changing their business models?
Rosewood’s Luxury Bahamas Resort Faces Backlash Over Threat to Carbon-Storing Seagrass
As climate risks grow, projects catering to the few ultra-wealthy raise tough questions about who really benefits and who bears the cost.
‘It’s Like Being in an Oven:’ How Extreme Heat Is Changing Travel
Climate disruption isn’t just a future threat - it’s already changing the way we travel. Businesses have no choice but to adapt.