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Articles tagged “carbon emissions”

Business Travel

Europe’s New Climate Policies Meet a Travel Reality

The travel industry looks set to clash with the European Commission over proposals for its "Fit for 55" climate change legislation. It's going to be a pivotal year.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Europe’s New Climate Policies Meet a Travel Reality

Business Travel

Why a Backer of CitizenM Hotels Is Investing in Greener Aviation Fuel Now

The CitizenM and Student Hotel backer is investing as part of a 10-year deal, which shows there's real momentum behind manufacturing this type of fuel. The question is when, or if, it will ever become cheap enough to make a real difference.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Why a Backer of CitizenM Hotels Is Investing in Greener Aviation Fuel Now

Airlines

Flyers Not Willing to Pay Extra for Green Travel on Airlines

This new “field evidence” based on a European airline's bookings is a reality check: passengers might say they'd pay a small amount to offset their flight, but they’re clearly not.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Flyers Not Willing to Pay Extra for Green Travel on Airlines

Airlines

European Airlines Say EU Climate Plan Will Harm Competitiveness

Twenty airlines and airports in Europe have rejected Brussels' plan to tax jet fuel to make it more costly relative to alternative fuels. Airlines are right to worry about competitiveness, but climate activists are wise to be wary of the lobbyists, too.

Ilona Wissenbach, Reuters | 2 years ago

European Airlines Say EU Climate Plan Will Harm Competitiveness

Airlines

Global Airline Group Hires Chief Economist With a Net Zero Emissions Focus

The aviation industry's target of achieving net zero emissions is a necessary step to combat climate change but it will be enormously difficult as the number of people taking to the skies shows no signs of slowing down — especially as destinations are reopening. IATA's new hire of an industry outsider signals that it will be a priority.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Global Airline Group Hires Chief Economist With a Net Zero Emissions Focus

Airlines

Why Is the UK Boosting Taxes on Long-Haul Flights?

Tourists will be footing the higher rate with a new "ultra" long-haul tax as part of plans to reduce emissions just as international travel is starting to ramp back up. Still, many businesses will welcome the reduction in passenger taxes on short-haul flights.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Why Is the UK Boosting Taxes on Long-Haul Flights?

Business Travel

Corporate Travel Is a Lightning Rod In Carbon Offsets Debate

Some travel and hospitality companies have good intentions when it comes to becoming more sustainable enterprises, but there are still some uncomfortable truths.

Matthew Parsons | 3 years ago

Corporate Travel Is a Lightning Rod In Carbon Offsets Debate

Airlines

Google Flights Adds Carbon Emission Estimates to Search

Informed consumer choice could help defuse the carbon bomb. But it'll take many actions to respond to the climate emergency.

Sean O'Neill | 3 years ago

Google Flights Adds Carbon Emission Estimates to Search

Tourism

A Travel Coalition Faces Steep Climb Calling Out Industry on Climate Change

Cutting tourism-related carbon emissions in half is very ambitious, but travel can't go small in combating climate change. However, the fight to cut emissions will face an enormous challenge when airline passenger numbers return to pre-Covid levels.

Rashaad Jorden, Skift | 3 years ago

A Travel Coalition Faces Steep Climb Calling Out Industry on Climate Change

Overtourism

Tourism’s Carbon Emissions in 25 Countries: New Skift Research

The emission rate for tourism-related activities will not slow down by default. The implications of carbon emissions are apparent and concerted action is required from all stakeholders to reduce the carbon footprint of tourism at a faster pace.

Varsha Arora | 3 years ago

Tourism’s Carbon Emissions in 25 Countries: New Skift Research