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.

Tourism

The Problem With Carbon Offsets – and 5 Measures of Quality

Carbon offsets exist within a flawed ecosystem but they should not be disregarded as an interim measure. It is on the industry to reform a broken system.

Robin Gilbert-Jones | 7 months ago

Startups

Flying Taxis, Jet Fuel, Hotel Booking: Funding for These 17 Travel Startups Tops $300 Million

There was a lot of variety in this group of startups: flying taxis, skiing tours, renewable jet fuel, loyalty, pest control, luggage, and a new travel media brand.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Airlines

How Will the New U.K. Government Change the Airline Industry?

After a snap U.K. election, the results are in. A landslide for the Labour party means aviation pledges should soon turn into practice. The industry will be watching.

Pranjal Pande | 7 months ago

a scene of a waterway in the center of the small Norwegian town of Trondheim at dusk

Tourism

Shorter Distance, Longer Stays: Climate Researchers Call for New Approach to Destination Marketing

As climate policies raise the cost of air travel, particularly in Europe, some destination marketers may find it's riskier to bet on tourism growth from long-haul markets.

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Innovate for Tomorrow Climate Action Summit - Supported By Year of Climate Innovation Exclusive Media Partner: Skift

Announcements

Skift Joins Forces with Year of Climate Innovation to Champion Sustainable Solutions in Travel

We’re thrilled to announce that we are the exclusive media partner for the 2024 Year of Climate Innovation, an initiative dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change.

Hailey Smith | 7 months ago

Airlines

American Airlines Bets on Hydrogen-Electric Engines Despite Limits

Airlines have been making larger investments in hydrogen-electric startups as they look for ways to become more sustainable. But it’s unclear if such engines can be used on a wide scale.

Meghna Maharishi | 7 months ago

Cruises

Amsterdam to Slash Cruise Stops in Half to Fight Mass Tourism

The Dutch capital's cruise stop cap and eventual relocation of its main terminal are part of an active approach toward combatting overtourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago

Airlines

Lufthansa Says it Can't Afford New Eco Laws. It's Adding Up to €72 to Airfares

Most short-haul passengers will pay just a few extra euro, but the priciest tickets will see an added fee of up to €72

Gordon Smith | 8 months ago

People walking under shading umbrella structures in Medina, Saudi Arabia

Tourism

Over 1,000 Die in Hajj Pilgrimage Amid Global Heatwave

As Saudi Arabia battles a fatal heatwave that has claimed over 1,000 lives during the Hajj pilgrimage, the global heat crisis continues to intensify.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 8 months ago

Podcasts

What the Heck Is Regenerative Tourism, Anyway?

The goal of regenerative tourism is to leave destinations and the environment better off than they would have been without tourism. But is it really new? And how can we know if it's working?

Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago