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

The Travel Industry Would Rather Not Talk About Sustainability

It's a shame that the travel industry hasn't taken a leadership role in limiting global pollution. The least companies can do is accurately report their pollution, and barely any even do that.

Andrew Sheivachman | 11 years ago

Business Travel

Travel Companies Are Reducing Carbon Output, But More Work Is Needed

Reduced pollution from travel companies is a good thing. But one has to to wonder about all the companies that are not self-reporting progress on carbon mitigation.

Andrew Sheivachman | 11 years ago

Cruises

These Cruise Ships Got Caught Polluting in Alaska

Despite claims that new technology has decreased the pollution caused by cruise ships, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line continue to get busted for violating the law. Will cruise ships really ever go green?

Andrew Sheivachman | 11 years ago

Airlines

Europe Is Leading the Slow Process Towards Greener Airports

Our lungs already feel cleaner when considering airports like Amsterdam Schiphol and Oslo Airport. We just hope airlines follow suit and become more bullish about reducing their carbon footprints too.

Dan Peltier | 11 years ago

Hotels

Hotel Guests Say They Want Both Luxury and Sustainability

Sustainability sounds nice in theory, but the reality is travelers care a lot more about other features hotels offer that really determine whether or not they'll book.

Dan Peltier | 11 years ago

Airlines

Frankfurt Airport Will Invest $3.2 Billion To Add Its Terminal of the Future

This expansion is essential to keep Frankfurt Airport among the leading hubs in Europe and the world.

Marisa Garcia | 11 years ago

Announcements

Skift Business Traveler: Winter Storm Snarls This Week’s Flights

Grant Martin | 11 years ago

Tourism

Blizzard May Keep Patriots Fans From the Super Bowl, but Won’t Stop Soaring Ticket Prices

Many New England fans won't be happy the blizzard will keep them from watching the game in person, but their wallets will probably thank them later.

Dan Peltier | 11 years ago

Hotels

Starwood Ramps up Build of Element Hotels Extended-Stay Brand

The need to meet LEED certification for every Element Hotel has slowed the development pipeline, but will it pay off in the future as more consumers demand greener accommodations?

Greg Oates | 12 years ago

Hotels

An Argument for Adding Sustainability to TripAdvisor Ratings

Sustainability is becoming an ever more pressing priority for hotels; however, it will take consumer demand and dollar signs to enact real change across the currently healthy industry.

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago