Climate Hub

Welcome to Skift’s Climate Hub, where solutions-based journalism cuts through industry spin to spotlight real progress in travel sustainability. In partnership with Intrepid Travel, Skift’s editorial team will evaluate environmental claims, highlight meaningful advancements, and hold the travel sector accountable. This independent initiative brings rigorous reporting to the forefront and pushes the industry to meet the moment in the face of growing scrutiny from travelers and stakeholders alike.

Airlines

EU Policymakers Raise Concerns Over Slow Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

The EU has big goals for sustainable aviation fuel, but big goals alone won’t solve the problem. Without major investment to produce more SAF and make it cheaper, these targets may end up being more talk than action.

Darin Graham | 1 day ago

Tourism

Will Travelers Pay More for Green Trips? That's Not What Booking Holdings' CEO Is Seeing

Reducing emissions remains a critical issue in Europe's tourism strategy. It’s a steep challenge, but bringing everyone together to debate it can't be a bad idea.

Darin Graham | 2 days ago

Hotels

LA Wildfires: Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and the Impact on Hotels

The travel industry needs to get ready: The LA wildfires are a reminder that climate change isn’t just an environmental issue.

Darin Graham | 3 days ago

India deregulated the aviation sector in 1994, and since then, it neither establishes nor regulates the airfares.

Airlines

European Airline Bodies Push EU for Help to Reach Climate Targets

Airlines are in a tough spot – they know they need to cut greenhouse gas emissions but also point out how hard it is to make flying more green.

Darin Graham | 4 days ago

Hotels

Are Hotels and Short-Term Rentals Understating Emissions?

HCMI has been a great starting point for standardizing how hotels measure emissions per night, but it may not capture the full picture. Expanding the way emissions are counted could give the industry better data.

Darin Graham | 1 week ago

Airlines

The Heathrow Airport Third Runway Expansion Saga

A Heathrow expansion could signal that the UK is open for business and tourism. But we may not see a shovel in the ground for years.

Darin Graham | 1 week ago

Airlines

Travel Shutdown as Storm Éowyn Batters Ireland and Northern UK

More than 1,000 flights are canceled and ground transportation is suspended as a severe winter storm sweeps across the UK and Ireland on Friday.

Darin Graham, Gordon Smith, and Jade Wilson | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Extreme Weather Is Threatening Tourism, says EU Tourism Chief at Davos

Tourism is set to grow rapidly, but the sector faces risks from escalating extreme weather and unprepared infrastructure.

Darin Graham | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Delta Stands by Climate Goals After Trump’s Exit From Paris Pact

U.S. businesses may still try to lead on emission reduction goals, but decarbonizing air travel is no simple task.

Darin Graham | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Trump Quits the Paris Climate Agreement: What Will Travel Companies Do?

Many global travel brands have aligned their climate targets with the Paris Agreement. The U.S. exit from the pact may not change that.

Darin Graham | 3 weeks ago