Darin Graham

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.

Airlines

‘Double Trouble:’ AI’s Energy Demands Threaten Airlines’ Net-Zero Goals

Airlines are under pressure to decarbonize, but now they’re pointing fingers at AI for stealing the clean energy they need. The question is whether policymakers will listen.

Darin Graham | 6 months ago

Tourism

Air Pollution and Extreme Fog Disrupt Flights in Delhi Amid Peak Tourism Season

Airlines and governments are being forced to adapt to Dehli's worsening winter pollution as visibility drops.

Darin Graham | 6 months ago

Hotels

EU Sets New Climate Goals: What it Means for Airlines, Hotels, and Cruises

The mix of ambition and retreat around climate goals in the EU is sending mixed signals to an industry trying to decarbonize.

Darin Graham | 6 months ago

A file image of aircraft at Frankfurt Airport, Germany.

Airlines

The Climate Claims Airlines Can No Longer Talk About in Europe

The EU's crackdown exposes how widespread aviation green claims have become.

Darin Graham | 6 months ago

Airlines

Airlines Warn Green Jet Fuel Goals Are Falling Apart

Aviation's climate plans are unraveling, and airlines say Europe’s SAF mandates are making things worse.

Darin Graham | 7 months ago

Airlines

Travel’s Sustainability Fairytale Won’t Get Its Happy Ending

With green marketing collapsing and net-zero plans unravelling, the industry must finally face reality: Its current climate strategy won’t work. A fundamental rethink begins now.

Darin Graham | 7 months ago

Hotels

AI Food Waste Trackers Help Hotels Avoid Tons of CO₂ Emissions

AI tools like Winnow’s are helping hotels cut carbon and costs at the same time. The real question is how quickly the rest of the industry will catch up if regulations start forcing their hand.

Darin Graham | 7 months ago

Airlines

American Airlines and the Modern Passenger Experience — Full Video

American's premium bet looks smart now, but hinges on luxury demand surviving the next economic downturn.

Darin Graham | 7 months ago

Airlines

American Airlines Plans 50% Premium Seat Increase on Long-Haul as Luxury Demand Holds Strong

American Airlines aggressive premium expansion shows how large U.S. airlines are increasingly dependent on customers willing to pay for comfort, even as the broader economy sends mixed signals.

Darin Graham | 7 months ago

Tourism

Jamaica’s Tourism Faces Long Recovery After Hurricane Melissa Shuts at least 26 Resorts

The collapse of Jamaica’s peak tourism season after Hurricane Melissa shows how unprepared the industry remains for extreme weather. Building climate resilience is no longer optional.

Darin Graham | 7 months ago