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

British Airways says outbound vacation bookings boom after one of the rainiest years in UK history

The factors contributing to the rise in vacation sales following Christmas this year highlight tendencies in all travelers: bad weather, returning to work, or a vacation-less summer motivate us to book a trip.

Chris Jasper | 12 years ago

Airlines

US Airways passengers can change flights today without a fee

Waiving fees is a courtesy to flyers and the airline staff that deal with them as thousands of flights continued to be cancelled across the country.

12 years ago

Airlines

Winter storms cancel holiday flights home

Try tweeting at your airline for a possible shortcut to a customer service representative, or hope for a lighter than expected storm as cancellations and delays will impact flights around the country.

Scott Mayerowitz | 12 years ago

Cruises

Intense winds halted all cruises around Key West this weekend

The past couple of months have proved troublesome for travelers that have left home in search of sunshine only to find winds, hurricanes, or other natural disruptions at their destination.

12 years ago

Uncategorized

Floods wash out rail lines in the UK disrupting holiday travel

If you're not home for the holidays already in the UK, you're likely where you're going to be spending the holidays whether you like it or not.

Chris Jasper | 12 years ago

Tourism

Doha Climate Change Conference ends on pessimistic note for East African and Indian Ocean nations

East Africa and the islands of the Indian Ocean experience none of the benefits of industrialization and all of the downsides. But with no muscle of their own to fight, their future isn't in their hands.

12 years ago

Skift Originals

Atlantic City's new TV and print ads portray a destination undefeated by the storm

Media attention during Hurricane Sandy worked against A.C.’s tourism industry. It’ll either take time or a major marketing push to erase the image of a drowning roller coaster from the public’s mind.

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago

Tourism

Hurricane Sandy damages close the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island indefinitely

No damage was done to the actual statue after its year-long renovation, but repairs on the island’s infrastructure will keep tourists away until at least next year.

12 years ago

Airlines

KnowDelay reroutes airline passengers around weather problems 3 days in advance

Is KnowDelay a feature or a standalone company? Officials acknowledge that it is probably a feature, but it looks like a compelling one.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Hotels

HotelTonight raises $60,000 for American Red Cross by matching every dollar spent in wake of Sandy

Hurricane Sandy brought to a light a lesser-known function for the popular booking app as a disaster relief tool.

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago