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

Why United Airlines Is Leading Investments in Renewable Fuel Startups

Industry investment is an early step toward massive funding needed to develop sustainable aviation fuel — and funding is just one piece of the complicated puzzle that is adoption of that product. There’s a long way to go.

Justin Dawes | 2 years ago

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Hotels

New Boutique Hotel Looks to Amplify the Vibe of Montgomery, Alabama

In Montgomery, Alabama, a new hotel is attempting to lean into a complicated past in an artful way.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Tourism

Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund Sets up Tourism Investment Company

Asfar's launch aligns with the Saudi sovereign fund’s broad strategy, which is centered around tapping opportunities within the tourism sector and building strategic partnerships with private companies.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Cruises

IDEAS: Eco-Conscious Cruising Via Emission-Free Yachts

As revenge luxury travel and yacht charters for high net worth travelers shifts to exotic locations at slightly more affordable prices, the introduction of emission-free yachting may now allow these…

Adam Stacey | 2 years ago

Hotels

Hilton Had a Very, Very Good Quarter

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hilton's earnings, World Cup tourism, and sustainable travel.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Tourism

Ask Skift: Is Travel Sustainable?

Travel executives and travelers are eager to make the industry greener, but are they really making tangible progress on reducing travel's massive carbon footprint?

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Hotels

Hotel Execs Face New Reporting Challenge. Here's What They Need to Know.

What's keeping hotel executives up at night these days? For some, it's looming reporting requirements for sustainability.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Tourism

Grand Canyon National Park Will Use $27.5 Million to Electrify Bus Shuttles

The Grand Canyon — one of America's most popular parks — will replace its current fleet and introduce 30 new buses.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago

Tourism

Covid Related Travel Changes Reversing: New Skift Research

Travel landscape undergoes reversal as solo trips decline, blended travel dips, urban travel rebounds, and work shifts to hybrid models, reflecting changing preferences.

Varsha Arora | 2 years ago

Experiences

The Value Of Souvenirs in the Modern Travel Economy

Join Rafat Ali, Colin Nagy and our special guest Geetika Agrawal as they explore the value of souvenirs in the modern travel economy, and the emerging trend of shifting towards meaningful experiences over physical possessions.

Adam Stacey | 2 years ago