Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year, $1 Billion Pay Package
Today's podcast looks at Airbnb CEO's compensation package, TUI's sustainability bonds, and Google's greener travel.
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.
TUI’s New Climate Bonds: Environmental Progress or Greenwashing?
The popularity of TUI’s sustainability-linked bonds far surpassed the company’s projections. Will these SLBs be a step toward more sustainable tourism or a mechanism for greenwashing?
Google Adding Features to Maps and Search to Promote More Sustainable Travel
Google just a few weeks ago shared updates about AI-powered travel features in some of its products. Now it's adding more.
Historic Thunderstorms Batter Dubai: ‘Do Not Come to the Airport’
The UAE has endured its worst storm in 75 years with severe disruption to ground and air transportation.
Hostelworld CEO Sees Profit Rebound, Adoption of Traveler Chat Tool
Hostelworld CEO Gary Morrison is ringing in the evolution of the hostel dweller. More solo travelers look for friends with chat tools, and bunking up can bring carbon emissions down.
Ask Skift: What Are Summer Travel Trends for 2024?
As a monster summer travel season is a rapidly approaching, here are some trends worth noting as the industry continues its recovery from the pandemic.
Southwest Airlines Acquires Jet Fuel Startup Saffire Renewables
Southwest Airlines is developing its own ecosystem for renewable jet fuel, meant to provide more guaranteed access as production is scaled.
Indians Top List for Increased Travel Spend — India Report
Until recently, travel was seen as a luxury and once-a-year activity by Indians. International trips were even more infrequent. The new generation of Indian travelers is changing that.
The New Business Travel Mega Merger
Today's podcast looks at a corporate travel mega merger, Boeing's C-suite shuffle, and Booking.com's sustainability retreat.
Booking.com Ends ‘Possibly Misleading’ Sustainability Program
Booking.com's Travel Sustainable program ran into a regulatory buzzsaw.