Accor Links Staff Bonuses to Climate Goals — and Says It’s Paying Off
Accor’s decision to tie climate goals directly to procurement staff bonuses is pushing employees to seek and prioritize greener suppliers.
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.
Warm Winters Are Breaking the Ski Industry — and Artificial Snow Isn’t Enough
The ski industry is racing to fight the impacts of climate change mainly with snowmaking. But the irony is hard to ignore: the very systems keeping many slopes open also burn energy and emit greenhouse gases.
Kruger National Park in South Africa Flooded as Scientists Link Extreme Rainfall to Climate Change
Climate-linked disasters are shutting down top tourist destinations and straining recovery budgets.
Extreme Weather Emerging as Top Travel Concern For U.S. Travelers
As extreme weather becomes a fixture of modern travel, airports and airlines face mounting pressure to adapt, while travel insurance helps pick up the slack.
Air Greenland Reports ‘High Booking Activity,’ New Demand from U.S., UK, and Germany
It's unclear how recent political developments will impact Greenland's tourism strategy, which prioritizes slow growth over the kind of volume-driven interest that political attention typically generates.
‘Nobody Wants to Pay More’: TotalEnergies CEO Blames Airlines for Green Fuel Roadblocks
If fossil fuel producers like TotalEnergies won’t invest in green jet fuel, the aviation industry’s climate goals could be grounded.
New AI Tool Pushes Business Travelers Toward Lower-Emission Trips
With one million users projected in year one, widespread corporate use could impact airline and business travel competition.
Climate Mythbusters: 7 Common Claims About Travel Emissions
Myths around the cost of lower carbon projects and travel persist despite hard data showing money can be saved.
Carnival CEO to Chair Cruise Group, Says Emissions Cuts Are a Priority
Now that the cruise industry has moved past its pandemic recovery, Carnival CEO and chief climate officer Josh Weinstein’s focus on greenhouse gas emissions marks a notable shift, especially as the sector faces intensifying scrutiny over its environmental impact.
AI Growth Is Driving Up U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions – What Travel Businesses Need to Know
While AI may help find ways to cut emissions, ignoring its own growing footprint could impact the travel industry's climate goals.