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.

Hotels

Hilton Sets Lofty Sustainable Tourism Goals: Will It Matter?

Hilton's goals are both lofty and commendable, and it's clear from the data that travelers do care about sustainability and having a positive social impact. But is caring enough to translate into real action? That's the even bigger challenge.

Deanna Ting | 8 years ago

Tourism

Travel Industry Is Still Searching for Ways to Make Eco-Friendly Habits Stick

It's not that most travelers don't want to pitch in and do their part to save the planet. Travelers learn by example and more companies are understanding that it's not so easy to train employees, who are also consumers, on how to lead the way.

Dan Peltier | 8 years ago

Hotels

Hotel and Cruise Sustainability Innovators That Should Be Household Names

Experience and sustainability are losing their equity as more brands cynically pile on. These are examples of emerging, global brands with depth to their practices. Intrepid travelers should take note.

Colin Nagy | 8 years ago

Tourism

Travel Megatrends 2018: Extreme Weather Creates Travel Upheaval

Extreme weather is the new normal. It’s changing destinations for the worse, and it’s not going to get better any time soon.

Dan Peltier | 8 years ago

Hotels

Quantifying the Impact of Sustainability Efforts in the Hotel Industry

As the next generation wises up to the realities of climate change, sustainability is no longer an optional, PR-friendly communication tactic for hotel groups. It’s a core pillar for future-focused hoteliers and the leaders in the space are holding themselves accountable.

International Tourism Partnership + Skift | 9 years ago

Hotel Design of the Future Emphasizes Sustainability

Given the industry's increasing focus on sustainability, these hotel ideas could soon become a reality. That's especially so for developers looking to build projects that are not only eco-friendly, but are increasingly design forward.

Deanna Ting | 9 years ago

Tourism

Hurricane Maria: Updates From the Travel Industry

Some destinations preparing for Hurricane Maria were still bailing out from Hurricane Irma and the succession of intense hurricanes will have a long-term impact on many aspects of the region's tourism industry.

Dan Peltier | 9 years ago

Business Travel

Environmental Sustainability Is the Next Frontier in Luxury Travel

Environmental sustainability will be the mark of luxury as we move into the future with discerning customers demanding that the businesses they patronize do everything possible to mitigate their impact.

Samantha Shankman | 9 years ago

Tourism

Travel Industry Leaders Say Overtourism Caused by Lack of Planning

In many destinations, tourism profits are "found" money with no strings attached. That's great for short-term gains, and so very terrible for long-term thinking.

Dan Peltier | 9 years ago

Tourism

The State of Global Tourism Competition in 6 Charts

Travel brands have an economic incentive to push policy makers and private sectors in their destinations on sustainability and leaner visa policies because tourists will reward them with higher spending and likely repeat visits.

Dan Peltier | 9 years ago