Growth vs. Net Zero: Heathrow’s Third Runway Hangs in the Balance
Heathrow’s third runway has government backing, for now. But the country’s own climate laws may become a gatekeeper.
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.
Why Major Travel Brands Skipped the COP30 Climate Talks
The travel industry risks losing influence at high level climate summits. Blame logistics and politics.
COP30 Ends With No Fossil-Fuel Plan — But New Climate Goals Impact Travel
As COP30 concludes without a fossil-fuel roadmap, travel leaders should pay close attention to new expectations on climate financing and net-zero goals.
COP30: Tourism Pushes for Greater Role at UN Climate Talks
COP30 highlighted tourism’s rising influence in climate talks. As industry-led plans move toward national adoption, the importance of being at the table now is only growing.
Fire at COP30 Halts UN Climate Negotiations During Tourism Talks
It's not clear whether COP30 will go on, but it's a blow for the government of Brazil, which was hoping for a climate agreement to come out of the talks.
The Travel Climate 10
In an industry racing against climate deadlines, the fastest path to impact is turning every breakthrough into a blueprint.
Singapore Becomes First Country to Tax Air Travelers for Green Jet Fuel
Singapore’s new passenger levy sends a message to the aviation world: Sustainable fuels are no longer optional. But can a tax alone jumpstart a struggling green fuel market?
UN Announces Tourism Days at COP30 Climate Talks in Brazil: What’s on the Agenda?
Tourism's inclusion at COP30 marks growing recognition of the sector's climate role.
Hilton’s Renewable Energy Push Gains Ground After 100% Adoption Milestone
Hilton’s clean energy push reveals how corporate climate action is evolving from policy-driven to profit-driven.
AI Scales, Smaller Plates: How Hotels Are Fighting Food Waste and Emissions
Tech solutions won’t fix the hotel industry’s climate challenge on their own. But when they work, hotels should share those wins and scale them fast, because smarter kitchens today could mean smaller footprints tomorrow.