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.

Ground Transport

Google Streamlines Search for Train Trips in Europe

Google made it easier to find train routes and booking options in Europe. Like it did for flights, hotels, vacation rentals, and things to do, the new feature improves Google's standing in the rail sector.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Tourism

Accelerating the Transition to Net-Zero Travel: Strategies for Action

Strategies to help travel companies to advance decarbonization efforts Advice on how to get started with decarbonization initiatives A checklist for companies to track their readiness to successfully achieve net-zero

McKinsey & Company and Skift Research + Skift | 2 years ago

What I Learned About the Future of Electric Cars on My Family's Summer Road Trip

We drove 2,400 miles and juiced up at 14 charging stations in August on a round-trip journey from New Jersey to Florida, and back. Our experience and my diary of that trip hopefully serves as a playbook for the companies that are still innovating for this still-nascent way to travel.

Mike Linden | 2 years ago

Business Travel

Remote Work May Win New Advocates Over Rising Energy Costs for Offices

Coronavirus threw traditional work and travel patterns into disarray last winter, forcing people to stay at home. But this time around concerns over sky-high energy bills could push people into co-working spaces to keep costs down.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Masai women in traditional clothing Kenya by Dylan Walters

Tourism

5 Ways Global Tourism Must Rethink Its Influence as an Industry

More than two years have passed. Where are the new metrics tourism desperately needs? How will this industry actually treat nature and communities as equal beneficiaries? Is tourism ready to demolish its neocolonial mindset? Those are the pressing questions facing the industry. For now, it's mostly talk and no walk.

Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago

Business Travel

Former Kayak Exec Jan Valentin Joins Rail Tech Startup Seatfrog

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Airlines

IAG's Avios Points Push and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, IAG is seeking more customers for its Avios currency, U.S. companies are substantially cutting business travel budgets and Hilton is again pushing sustainability to its corporate clients.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Hotels

The Wellness Director Making the Maldives Accessible for Travelers With Disabilities

Despite its popular attractions, the Maldives is mostly off-limits to travelers with disabilities. But that's about to change, thanks to Victoria Kruse, who’s leading a groundbreaking accessibility initiative at Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences.

Carley Thornell | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Google Flights Changes to Emissions Calculations Stir Controversy

Google didn't bow to airline pressure on this one, nor is it trying to greenwash. Instead, Google is trying to get the data right on the non-CO2 climate impact of flights.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Tourism

Berlin Gives Local Residents a Say in Tourism Planning

Berlin has given a formal seat at the tourism development table to its citizens. That's nice but it's important how selected citizen representatives will vocalize new feedback and whether tourism officials will respond to it.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago