Summer Short-Term Rental Demand Slips in Southern Europe. Blame the Heat
Signs are growing that travelers are shifting their habits. Travel in Southern Europe may no longer be fully tethered to the peak days of summer.
Darin Graham is an award-wining climate journalist covering the travel industry for Skift. He reports on how airlines, hotels, and tourism businesses are responding to the climate change – from the innovations and technologies respawning the industry to greenwashing allegations and business risk.
Electrification and Renewables Are Driving Iberostar’s Emissions Decline
Iberostar’s progress suggests that focused action, like electrifying building with renewables and locking in clean power contracts, can deliver results.
Wyndham Misses Climate Targets, Rethinks Emissions Target
Wyndham’s decision to reassess its climate targets after rising emissions shows how challenging follow-through can be.
Norway Fjord Cruise Operator Says Delay to Emission Rules Is a ‘Scandal’
Norway’s new fjord rules show how tourism and regulation can collide, and maybe even collaborate, to drive environmental change.
Extreme Heat in Greece Triggers Safety Warnings for Tourists, Forces Partial Shut Down of Acropolis
The increasing frequency of heat events is raising fresh questions about climate resilience in Mediterranean tourism markets, especially as the peak season now coincides with dangerous weather extremes.
Grand Canyon Fires Are Still Burning, Adventure Companies Shift Trips
The Grand Canyon fires are some the worst to hit the region. A sobering reminder that extreme weather can affect iconic natural landmarks.
Hilton Says EV Chargers Are Top Booking Driver, Beating Pools and Free Breakfast
EV chargers at hotels may also be attracting more eco-conscious travelers - a sign that what’s inside the accommodation, and its climate impact, could increasingly influence booking decisions too.
Sunway Hospitality CEO: ‘Miss Climate Targets, Lose Bonus’
For a business, an internal carbon price is a bold and interesting move. Whether it actually cuts emissions remains to be seen.
Hilton’s Sustainability Chief: Clean Energy Push, Hotel Upgrades Behind Emissions Drop
When clean energy starts to make business sense – not just climate sense – that’s where real traction begins. Hilton’s experience shows that in markets where renewables are cost-neutral, owners buy in.
Grand Canyon Covered in Smoke, Wildfire Destroys Historic Lodge
The fire's disruption is another reminder of how extreme weather events can impact national parks, peak-season tourism, and travel plans across.