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

Radisson Plans 100 ‘Net Zero’ Hotels by 2030

Radisson is betting that verified net zero hotels will win over travelers and boost market share. The challenge now is scaling the model beyond Europe, where financing and renewable energy access get a lot trickier.

Darin Graham | 9 months ago

An arrivals board at Hong Kong International Airport ahead of Typhoon Ragasa.

Airlines

1000s of Flights Canceled as Typhoon Ragasa Slams Asian Hubs

The impact of Ragasa will be felt for days to come as thousands of passengers attempt to get their travel plans back on track.

Gordon Smith | 9 months ago

Airlines

Airlines Push Green Jet Fuel in New York as Trump Calls Climate Change a ‘Con Job’

Despite the politicizing of climate change, aviation remains a global industry and its strong presence at Climate Week New York shows how focused it is on promoting sustainable aviation fuel as its path forward.

Darin Graham | 9 months ago

Airlines

Behind American and Alaska’s Bet on a Green Jet Fuel Fund

American and Alaska are leading a new investment fund among Oneworld alliance carriers with the hopes that it will ramp up the commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel.

Meghna Maharishi | 9 months ago

Hotels

Which Hotels Are Truly Green? Travalyst Launches Hub to Compare Sustainability

The fragmented landscape of hotel sustainability data has long hindered both consumers and operators. By centralizing disclosures, Travalyst and its partners could make environmental transparency a baseline expectation, and redefine how travelers choose where to stay.

Darin Graham | 9 months ago

Tourism

Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton at Skift Global Forum – Full Video

Intrepid says purpose and profit can align, but its real test will be scaling sustainability while competing for U.S. travelers.

Darin Graham | 9 months ago

Hotels

Bali Floods: Here’s What We Know About the Impact on Tourism

Much of Bali’s economy runs on tourism, which means the message is simple: adapt fast to keep tourism moving during extreme weather, or risk turning its biggest asset into its biggest problem.

Darin Graham | 9 months ago

Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton at the Skift Global Forum in New York.

Tourism

Intrepid Travel CEO: How to Pair Sustainability With Profit

Intrepid is betting that sustainability and profitability are not in conflict but increasingly intertwined. Its challenge now lies in scaling that message, especially in the U.S., while holding onto the values that set it apart.

Darin Graham | 9 months ago

Travel Technology

Sabre Sustainability Execs Depart in Restructuring

The loss of Sabre’s standalone sustainability team raises questions about how it will manage climate commitments going forward.

Darin Graham | 9 months ago

Cruises

Cruise Ads Pulled in UK for Misleading ‘Green’ Promises

The rulings underscore growing pressure on travel marketers to back up climate claims. LNG may reduce certain pollutants compared with heavy fuel oil, but it doesn’t make a cruise “green” on its own.

Darin Graham | 10 months ago