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.

Business Travel

Nevada Wants Business Travelers for Longer Blended Stays Outside of Las Vegas

A new state-wide program predicts six community projects across rural Nevada will tap into the emerging blended travel market, and that convention delegates will welcome a break from the Strip's bright lights.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Airlines

Airline Ticket Prices Are Fairer Indicator of Passenger Carbon Emissions Than Seat Size — Study

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Tourism

A Third of Americans Plans to Cut Back on Travel Spending This Year: New Skift Research U.S. Travel Tracker

An increasing number of Americans have started to feel the pinch of increasing travel prices. Thirty-four percent of Americans, 10 percentage points higher than last October, plan to decrease their spending on travel in the next 12 months.

Varsha Arora | 2 years ago

Startups

HotelRunner Raises $6.5 Million for Low-Cost Hospitality Software Offerings

Funding announced this week went to a wide variety of travel tech startups, with involvement in hotels, cruises, messaging, and sustainability.

Justin Dawes | 2 years ago

Tourism

The Top Cities for Recent Car Rental Reservations

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Caption Tourist is taking a picture with a young tiger.

Experiences

Travel Companies Rebuked for Exploiting Wildlife for Entertainment

A new report shows that as responsible travel becomes the preferred default, tour operators must carefully consider the power they wield in the experiences economy. After all, travelers are becoming much more discerning about the companies they book with.

Selene Brophy | 2 years ago

Business Travel

India's Tata Is Bucking Trends for Consulting Firms on Travel Spending

Consulting firms were supposed to be the ones cutting back on travel, mostly to reduce carbon emissions. But not if that gets in the way of doing business it seems.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Climate Hub

Nevada Wants Business Travelers for Longer Blended Stays Outside of Las Vegas

Airline Ticket Prices Are Fairer Indicator of Passenger Carbon Emissions Than Seat Size — Study

A Third of Americans Plans to Cut Back on Travel Spending This Year: New Skift Research U.S. Travel Tracker

HotelRunner Raises $6.5 Million for Low-Cost Hospitality Software Offerings

The Top Cities for Recent Car Rental Reservations

Travel Companies Rebuked for Exploiting Wildlife for Entertainment

Hertz, Uber Bringing 25,000 Electric Cars to European Cities

Ashton Kutcher's Venture Firm Leads $15 Million Investment in Climate Tech Startup

Marriott and Curator Hotel's Insider Tips on Hosting Blended Travelers

India's Tata Is Bucking Trends for Consulting Firms on Travel Spending