OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Agent Mode: What It Could Mean for the Travel Industry
ChatGPT Agent could be a game changer for travel. It can make real bookings. But will people trust AI with their money, logins and bank details?
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.
United Airlines Emissions Hit Post-2019 High — More Increases Likely
The road to net zero in aviation is steep, slow, and paved with good intentions. It remains to be seen whether sustainable aviation fuel is truly the key to getting there.
Zohran Mamdani Says New York Needs Infrastructure Upgrade for ‘New Climate Reality’ as Flash Floods Disrupt Travel
New York’s latest flash flood shows how infrastructure can struggle to match climate extremes and raises urgent questions about whether one of the world’s top travel hubs can stay afloat in the future.
Marriott’s Net-Zero Hotel Breaks Ground, But Green Tax Breaks Are Going Away
With federal clean energy incentives on the chopping block, hotels operating in the U.S. may need to rethink how realistic their net-zero goals really are.
‘No-Go Zones’: Hotels Tackle Record Sargassum With Floating Ocean Barriers
With more sargassum expected through the summer and in the future, both travelers and the hospitality industry are adapting but long-term solutions may require broader environmental and policy action.
The Cancun Resort Where Saving Mangroves Is Easy, But Clean Energy Is Hard
The mangroves are an essential carbon sink, but the resort’s experience highlights how tricky it can be to navigate energy laws and renewable options.
What Makes an Airline ‘Emissions-Efficient’? See the Top 10 Rankings
Some airlines are becoming more efficient, but overall emissions are still growing as the sector grows. The bigger picture is how fast aviation is expanding, and what that means for the climate.
Airlines Welcome the End of Sweden’s Aviation Climate Tax
Sweden’s decision to scrap its aviation tax reflects a clear shift toward boosting competitiveness and regional connectivity. But it also underscores the ongoing tension between growth and climate change.
Eiffel Tower Shuts As Extreme Heatwave Strikes Parts of Europe
This week’s heatwave is the latest in a growing string of climate-related disruptions across Europe’s tourism sector, from ski resorts facing shrinking snow seasons to Mediterranean destinations battling wildfires.
Europe Heat Wave: Tourist Death and Wildfires Spark Travel Warnings
It’s too early to say how much extreme heat will disrupt early summer travel in the region, but the season has kicked off with a stark reminder: It is now part of the holiday landscape in southern Europe.