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

Jet Fuel Made From Sewage Draws Airline Interest

The real test is whether this long-studied technology that converts waste into oil can clear certification and financing fast enough to make a dent before mandates start pushing airfares higher.

Darin Graham | 1 day ago

Tourism

Olympics to Require Climate Measures From All Future Hosts

The IOC is warning that global warming could impact the Winter Olympics while simultaneously standing by fossil-fuel sponsorships.

Darin Graham | 2 days ago

Hotels

Accor Links Staff Bonuses to Climate Goals — and Says It’s Paying Off

Accor’s decision to tie climate goals directly to procurement staff bonuses is pushing employees to seek and prioritize greener suppliers.

Darin Graham | 3 days ago

Tourism

Warm Winters Are Breaking the Ski Industry — and Artificial Snow Isn’t Enough

The ski industry is racing to fight the impacts of climate change mainly with snowmaking. But the irony is hard to ignore: the very systems keeping many slopes open also burn energy and emit greenhouse gases.

Darin Graham | 1 week ago

Tourism

Kruger National Park in South Africa Flooded as Scientists Link Extreme Rainfall to Climate Change

Climate-linked disasters are shutting down top tourist destinations and straining recovery budgets.

Darin Graham | 1 week ago

Airlines

Extreme Weather Emerging as Top Travel Concern For U.S. Travelers

As extreme weather becomes a fixture of modern travel, airports and airlines face mounting pressure to adapt, while travel insurance helps pick up the slack.

Darin Graham | 1 week ago

Tourism

Air Greenland Reports ‘High Booking Activity,’ New Demand from U.S., UK, and Germany

It's unclear how recent political developments will impact Greenland's tourism strategy, which prioritizes slow growth over the kind of volume-driven interest that political attention typically generates.

Darin Graham | 2 weeks ago