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

Expect Climate Change to Finally Drive More Corp Travel Decisions Post-Pandemic

Expect to see more companies ramp up the decarbonization of their travel programs as sustainability takes on an even higher profile.

Matthew Parsons | 4 years ago

Airlines

American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Make Multi-Billion Dollar Bet on Electric Aircraft

American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic are the latest to make commitments for a new breed of electric aircraft. But with few more than glossy renderings and even fewer actually flying, the likelihood of this new breed of plane carrying passengers by mid-decade as promised is low.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Online Travel

How Google Plans to Make Money in Travel — and Everything Else

Google eventually will monetize its vacation rental listings, but paid advertisements in its Things To Do vertical will happen sooner. Conscientious objectors Airbnb, Expedia/Vrbo and Booking, which aren't participating with Google in vacation rentals for now, will likely have something to say about the shape of that money grab.

Dennis Schaal | 4 years ago

Online Travel

Booking Holdings Loses Shareholder Vote on Climate Progress Report

Corporations are going to have to get used to shareholders taking them to task about the existential challenge of climate change. In this case, the shareholders were correct — buying carbon offsets while increasing carbon emissions just won't make the cut.

Dennis Schaal | 4 years ago

Tourism

Azerbaijan Redefines Its Domestic Tourism Strategy By Looking Beyond Its Major Cities

With international travel on pause, Azerbaijan Tourism Board is inspiring Azerbaijanis themselves to discover the diverse, authentic offerings the country has to offer, more conveniently than ever.

Azerbaijan Tourism Board + Skift | 4 years ago

The New Strategies Around One-Day Business Trips

One company's decision to quiz people when booking same-day travel shows yet again how the pandemic will influence future behaviors.

Matthew Parsons | 4 years ago

Business Travel

The Push for Slower, Greener Business Trips After the Pandemic

A lot of companies say the want to switch planes for trains, but it's only when Europe's borders fully reopen will we know if that can translate into bookings.

Matthew Parsons | 4 years ago

Airlines

Majority of Airlines Miss Environmental Efficiency Targets: New Skift Research

Fuel efficiency is integral to the bottom line of airline operators. Skift Research found that efficiency improvements fluctuate considerably by year and between companies. Most were unable to achieve efficiency goals set by the industry.

Varsha Arora and Wouter Geerts | 4 years ago

Dallas Fort Worth airport energy efficient Dynamic Glass at boarding gate

Airlines

Behind Dallas-Fort Worth's Grand Goals to Be the Greenest Airport on the Planet

Sustainability is not a chore. Done correctly, it can save millions for airports and reduce their carbon footprints.

Ruthy Muñoz | 4 years ago

Airlines

6 Major Airlines Ranked on Green Performance: New Skift Research

Pressure is growing on airlines to reduce their carbon emissions. But how do you do that when you burn through gallons of jet fuel? Our analysis found that airlines have made good progress in becoming more fuel efficient, but have a long way to go to make significant reductions in emissions long-term.

Varsha Arora and Wouter Geerts | 4 years ago