Buffets First in Line as Hotel Groups Tell UN They’ll Halve Food Waste
A group of 11 hotels and travel companies have pledged to halve food waste in support of a UN campaign.
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.
Singapore Slams Brakes on Climate Levy and Cleaner Fuel Mandate
Singapore's decision to pause its SAF levy reflects the brutal economics of flying in 2026.
A Gulf Hotel Just Signed the World’s Leading Tourism Climate Pact. Its Home Country Runs on Oil and Gas
Coral Beach Resort Sharjah is the first hotel in the Middle East to sign the Glasgow Declaration. But the real question for hotel owners is whether these pledges translate into lower costs or stronger demand in a region still heavily reliant on fossil fuels.
Can An Electric Snowmobile Become The Tesla Of Winter Tourism?
Decarbonization targets are opening a market for electric equipment in ski resorts and electric snowmobiles are among the first products that can compete with diesel on price and performance.
Radisson’s Net Zero Hotels to ‘Future Proof’ Against Rising Energy Costs
As the Iran war pushes oil prices up and disrupts supply, Radisson is telling hotel owners that switching to electric and renewables can reduce exposure to rising fuel costs.
Prices of Greener Jet Fuel Rise With Oil Shock, Leaving Airlines Exposed
Sustainable aviation fuel was supposed to help airlines reduce their dependence on oil. The Iran war has exposed how far aviation is from that reality.
Europe Travelers Swap Planes for Trains, but Climate Isn’t the Driver
For destinations, businesses and tourism boards trying to accelerate an emissions shift, framing green transport as a better journey, not a greener one, may be the more effective pitch.
IHG To Review Climate Target After Emissions Rise In 2025
IHG must decide in 2026 whether to reset, revise or abandon its climate targets after a second year of rising emissions.
Accor Seeks Cooler Regions, Staycations, To Avoid Climate Costs
As heat, drought, and tougher carbon rules raise costs in some destinations, hotel growth may increasingly seek out cooler regions, cleaner energy grids, and domestic tourism demand.
Heathrow’s Flight Emissions Have Dropped 7%, Third Runway Closer Than Ever
The race is on to push Heathrow’s expansion plans through regulation and planning. But the airport’s case for a third runway relies heavily on sustainable aviation fuel and aviation still faces major challenges scaling the technology needed to decarbonize.