Short-Term Rentals
Hostelworld Launches Framework For Sustainability Certification For Its Hostels
The company claims this is a one-of-a-kind certification program for hostels.
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.
Airlines
Taylor Swift Uses Carbon Credits to Offset Private Jet Travel. Do They Work?
Swift has come under scrutiny for her private jet usage as the wider aviation industry grapples with uncomfortable environmental questions.
Hotels
Rooted in Design: Creating a Sense of Place
In episode ten of the Skift Ideas Podcast, Colin Nagy is joined by Ho Ren Yung of Banyan Group for a conversation around crafting spaces and experiences that seamlessly blend luxury, sustainability and wellbeing to shape an unparalleled guest experience.
Tourism
Greece Charges Tourists ‘Climate Crisis Resilience’ Tax
Greece is counting on its tourism boom to financially support future disaster relief efforts.
Hotels
Humanity's Faustian Climate Bargain Comes Due
Traditional travel seasons are changing faster than a melting snowcap, and tour operators are leading the way in adapting to extreme weather.
Experiences
Luxury Travel Boom to Continue in 2024, Say Travel Advisors
Luxury travelers show a growing interest in particular types of travel, such as multi-generational private group trips, according to some of the leading agencies.
Experiences
7 Trends Safari Operators in Africa Are Seeing For 2024
Many safari lovers are looking for immersive experiences, and not just chasing the Big 5 animal species.
Tourism
Ask Skift: What Are the Biggest Challenges the Travel Industry Faces?
The travel industry faces several challenges entering the new year, and here's a list of the biggest ones it faces on its ongoing road to a full recovery.
Airlines
Schiphol Airport Ups Flights After Scrapping Noise Reduction Plan
The increase in flight capacity at Schiphol for the summer comes as the Dutch government ended its controversial plans to reduce flights to tackle noise pollution.
Tourism
New Report: Best Practices for Local Sourcing in Destinations
In this report, we explore how destination leaders can implement sustainable sourcing and procurement procedures in the tourism supply chain — a practice increasingly referred to as “local sourcing” — to support local communities, drive economic growth, and positively impact the planet.
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