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.

Meetings

How Atlanta's Massive Conference Center Became So Environmentally Friendly

Even the biggest venues can be gentle on the climate. The Georgia World Conference Center went through a redesign about 10 years ago, and now is one of the most sustainable large venues in the world.

Isaac Carey | 5 years ago

Tourism

How Local Visionaries Are Powering Aruba’s Sustainable Future

Governments should rightly take charge of large-scale sustainability efforts — but destinations focused on the future should also look to grassroots innovation. On Aruba, many of the most creative sustainability efforts are led by passionate locals eager to share their work with visitors.

Aruba Tourism Authority + Skift | 5 years ago

5 Key Lessons From the World's Largest Green Events Venue

The Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta is currently the biggest event space to be environmentally certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. The center has spent the past 10 years investing heavily in sustainability — and now acts as a blueprint for other convention centers.

Isaac Carey | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Survey: Millennials Prefer Travel Advisor Expertise When It Comes to Planning

The experiential travel that millennials and other younger people crave may be best provided by professionals, not booking tools.

Maria Lenhart | 5 years ago

Luxury

Can Luxury and Green Travel Comfortably Coexist?

As conferences like ILTM get larger — and concepts like luxury and sustainability infiltrate more sectors and price points of the travel industry — it can start to feel like the overuse of these terms is a red flag of sorts.

Rosie Spinks | 5 years ago

Airlines

EasyJet Seizes on Thomas Cook's Demise With New Packaged Vacation Offerings

With Thomas Cook out of the way, there's certainly more space in the package holiday market. People still want to buy these types of holidays, and EasyJet is a well-known brand. Can it be successful where other low-cost carriers have failed?

Patrick Whyte | 5 years ago

Airlines

Airlines Still Think They Can Offset Their Way Out of Climate Catastrophe

Airlines are much more comfortable talking about mitigating climate change through incremental changes such as more efficient aircraft and carbon offsets. But these don't alter the fundamental problem. Flying is bad for the environment, and it's only going to get worse as demand keeps rising.

Patrick Whyte | 5 years ago

Cruises

The New and Outgoing Norwegian Cruise CEOs Talk Industry Challenges and Opportunities

Global cruise lines are growing fast, turning ships into theme parks and dining destinations. The simplicity of cruising remains a strong draw for consumers despite sustainability concerns.

Andrew Sheivachman | 5 years ago

Online Travel

How Smart Buildings Can Help the Tourism Industry be More Responsible and Profitable

Travel brands should be more sustainable, responsible, and inclusive because it’s the right thing to do. But they can also improve the bottom line by taking concrete steps powered by smart building solutions that solve for all these challenges at once.

Microsoft + Skift | 5 years ago

Venice Mayor Blames Climate Change for Record High Tide and Flooding

Venice has become something of a modern case study containing all the issues that threaten tourism. Cimate change is chief among those, as current flooding shows.

Max Zimmerman and Melissa Cheok | 5 years ago