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.

Ground Transport

Siemens to Buy Rail Software Company Sqills for $650 Million

Sqills has won more contracts from railway operators to upgrade their inventory, booking, and ticketing software than any other tech vendor in recent years. So this acquisition makes sense.

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

Business Travel

Corporate Travel's Stark Reality Versus the Delusions of Airlines

Deloitte has taken the pulse of corporate America, and the 150 travel managers it surveyed are a lot more cautious than airlines would have you believe.

Matthew Parsons | 4 years ago

A Southwest plane flying over Pittsburgh airport microgrids

Airlines

Could Other Airports Follow Pittsburgh's Lead to Diversify Revenue?

The pandemic and the push for sustainability are forcing airports to think outside of the box. The more creative, the bigger the win, it seems. But are some of these revenue-generating ideas here for the long run or only until travel recovers?

Ruthy Muñoz | 4 years ago

SkiftX

Skift Destinations & Sustainability Summit Video: The Future of Sustainable Tourism Amidst Recovery

In this video, we hear from Jennifer Andre, global vice president of Expedia Group Media Solutions, on what sustainable tourism might look like as destinations think about travel’s return.

Expedia Group Media Solutions + Skift | 4 years ago

Skift Destinations & Sustainability Summit Video: How Hotels Can Create Positive Social Change

In this video, we hear from Brune Poirson, chief sustainability officer of Accor Group, in discussion with Matt Heidkamp, head of creative strategy at Skift, on how hotels can create lasting positive social impact in travel’s new era.

Accor Group + Skift | 4 years ago

Skift Destinations & Sustainability Summit Video: The Future of Regenerative Tourism

In this video we hear from John Pagano, CEO of The Red Sea Development Company and Matt Heidkamp, Skift’s head of creative strategy, on regenerative development in Saudi Arabia and the broader drive towards sustainable solutions in travel’s new era.

Red Sea Development Company + Skift | 4 years ago

Communities Are No Longer Spectators in Tourism's Future

How can the tourism industry strengthen its relationship with communities? Simple: it needs to embrace the fact that it's the communities who invite stakeholders in, and who give them a seat at the table, not the other way around.

Dennis Schaal | 4 years ago

Tourism

European Cities Redefine Tourism Goals for Post-Pandemic Boom

Simply waiting for Europe to "get its shot together" isn't an option, say tourism leaders. Destinations have to plan today to win back their fair share of demand tomorrow while juggling sustainability mandates. Tricky.

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

Announcements

Join Us for Our Destination and Sustainability Summit on July 21

As many destinations start to open their borders and welcome back travelers, how can tourism add value to local communities in more environmentally friendly and impactful ways? You don't want to miss these timely conversations as tourism faces new challenges and opportunities.

Brian Quinn | 4 years ago

Tourism

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 | 4 years ago