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.
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.
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.
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?
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.