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.

Meetings

IMEX Frankfurt Asks Attendees to Take Pledge on Sustainability

As the business events community gathers in Germany for the 20th anniversary of IMEX Frankfurt, not only is there is focus on reconnecting after being away for two years but on sustainability as well.

3 years ago

electrical vehicle charging station oregon department of transportation

Travel Technology

Electric Cars Hit the Road This Holiday Weekend But Charging Stations Still a Big Hurdle

Electric vehicles are easier to take on summer trips than ever, with the number of charging stations up two-thirds in the last year. But regions differ in availability.

Tom Lowry | 3 years ago

Family outside their RV in Arizona, USA.

Tourism

Summer Vacationers Are Budgeting and the RV Market Is Responding

While many turned to recreational vehicles and outdoor experiences for social distancing and mental wellness during the pandemic, rising vacation prices are forcing Americans to carefully allocate their finances, adding yet another reason to the list of why RVs are the move this summer.

Mary Ann Ha | 3 years ago

Meetings

Event Industry Sustainability Gap – Good Intentions Versus Action

For the event industry to make good on its commitment to sustainability, there’s a lot more work to be done. What’s holding things up, and what should the next steps be?

3 years ago

Business Travel

Daily Podcast: Climate Change and Business Travel

Good morning from Skift. It's Monday, May 16, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Jason Clampet | 3 years ago

Online Travel

The Great Merging and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Skift founder and CEO Rafat Ali writes about the blending of work, travel, and personal lives, Ghana's decision to use celebrities to promote tourism emerges as problematic, and the labor shortage in hospitality enhances the need for robots in hotels.

Mary Ann Ha | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Tech Companies So Far Not Focused on Cutting Corp Travel Emissions — New Report

Campaigners have singled out Microsoft, Google, Facebook and a host of other technology and consultancy firms in a ranking of 230 companies. But this approach is a little backward-looking, with scores failing to include initiatives that will heavily impact business trips in the future.

Matthew Parsons | 3 years ago

Hotels

European and Asian Investors Demand Greener Hotels

There's no hiding from higher environmental standards for hotels.

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Tourism

Prince Harry Pokes Fun at Himself in TV Skit Promoting Sustainable Tourism

Humor can go a long way in driving home an important point, and Prince Harry wasn't above poking fun at himself to emphasize the importance of sustainability.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 years ago

Electric safari vehicle belonging to the Asilia Ol Pejeta Bush Camp in Kenya.

Tourism

Kenya Tourism Weighs Cost of Introducing Electric Vehicles to Wildlife Parks

Kenya is a case study for global tourism, striving to meet climate change goals but struggling with the expense to do that, especially coming off two incredibly tough years without business.

Harriet Akinyi | 3 years ago