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.

Tourism

Mexico Will Spend $115 Million Fighting Rotting Seaweed as Hotels Slash Rates

Mexico officials will invest in specialized vessels, offshore barriers and monitoring systems to tackle record-levels of sargassum — but the tourism industry wants more emphasis on environmental solutions.

Tasmin Lockwood | 3 days ago

This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, captured on 26 July, shows a wide view over the wildfires to the west of Madrid, Spain.

Tourism

Europe's Fires Haven't Stopped Tourism Yet, But EU Officials Warn Risk Could Spread

4 days ago

Experiences

Sustainability Doesn't Sell Itself — Sell It as an Experience Instead

5 days ago

A wide shot of Mount Olympus, Greece's tallest mountain

Experiences

Mount Olympus Is Finally a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Managing a Tourism Surge Is Its Next Hurdle

5 days ago

Hotels

Wildfire Risk is Increasing. Rising Insurance Costs Are Pushing Hotels to Prepare

1 week ago

A set of European country flags flying on poles to a blue sky in the background.

Airlines

Europe May Finally Charge International Flights for Emissions — U.S. and China Get a Pass

2 weeks ago

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As Europe Swelters, Event Organizers Face a New Reality: Heat Emergency Planning

Europe's heatwave is forcing organizers to cancel events and rethink attendee safety in real-time. The question is no longer whether extreme heat will disrupt the events calendar; it's whether the industry has built the protocols to respond when it does.

Andrea Doyle | 1 month ago

Tourism

Heat Wave Hits Some of Europe’s Top Tourist Attractions

Europe faces record-high temperatures just as its peak travel season ramps up.

Bailey Schulz | 1 month ago

Tourism

London Climate Event on Extreme Heat Canceled Due to Extreme Heat

London and much of the UK are exposed to extreme heat, with buildings designed to retain warmth and little air conditioning. The science says it will only get worse.

Darin Graham | 1 month ago

Hotels

Radisson’s Net-Zero Experiment: How it Kept Costs Even

The people behind Radisson's net zero hotel project were worried that electrifying the building would result in higher energy bills. One year on, the costs are roughly the same and the hotel is ready for incoming regulations.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Tourism

The World Cup Promised to Go Green. This One Could Be the Most Carbon-Heavy Ever

Transportation is the main problem. Progress in emission reductions at the World Cup would come from concentrating future tournaments in single countries.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Airlines

Aviation’s 2050 Net-Zero Target Could Slip: ‘The More Likely Outcome’

Willie Walsh has acknowledged that the industry's flagship climate target may need to move, but a revised timeline will only mean something if it comes with binding commitments, not another round of aspirational pledges.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Airlines

Green Aviation Startups Face a Funding Crisis

The electric and hybrid plane dream is alive, but the funding model that gets it there still needs to be figured out.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Tourism

Record Seaweed Levels Are Hitting Caribbean Beaches — Hotels Are Cutting Prices

Sargassum has gone from a nuisance to a structural threat for Caribbean tourism, and 2026 is shaping up to be the worst year on record.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Cruises

Royal Caribbean’s Giant Beach Resort Blocked by Mexico after Environmental Backlash

At what point in the investment cycle does environmental risk now need to be priced in? The answer, increasingly, is before the land is bought.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Cruises

The Alaska Experiment That Could Reshape How Cruise Lines Navigate Wildlife

Alaska’s reputation as a bucket list cruise destination rests largely on its wildlife encounters, especially whale sightings. MSC Cruises is treating its first season in the region as a research opportunity, exploring how marine science can guide operations in high-density wildlife corridors.

MSC Cruises + Skift | 2 months ago