Fire at COP30 Halts UN Climate Negotiations During Tourism Talks
It's not clear whether COP30 will go on, but it's a blow for the government of Brazil, which was hoping for a climate agreement to come out of the talks.
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.
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Singapore Becomes First Country to Tax Air Travelers for Green Jet Fuel
Singapore’s new passenger levy sends a message to the aviation world: Sustainable fuels are no longer optional. But can a tax alone jumpstart a struggling green fuel market?
UN Announces Tourism Days at COP30 Climate Talks in Brazil: What’s on the Agenda?
Tourism's inclusion at COP30 marks growing recognition of the sector's climate role.
Hilton’s Renewable Energy Push Gains Ground After 100% Adoption Milestone
Hilton’s clean energy push reveals how corporate climate action is evolving from policy-driven to profit-driven.
AI Scales, Smaller Plates: How Hotels Are Fighting Food Waste and Emissions
Tech solutions won’t fix the hotel industry’s climate challenge on their own. But when they work, hotels should share those wins and scale them fast, because smarter kitchens today could mean smaller footprints tomorrow.
Sharjah Targets Hotel and Tourism Carbon Emissions Reductions
Sharjah is betting on eco-tourism to boost its appeal. Gas remains part of the mix, but with more renewables coming online and efforts to decarbonize supply chains, the emirate could offer the industry a path to lower-emission operations.
Soil Carbon Credits: Farms Are Selling Emissions Reductions to Travel Companies
Farms would ideally adopt regenerative practices. But with transition costs high, carbon credits may help bridge the gap.
Full Video: Google and Abu Dhabi Want to Rewrite the Rules of Destination Marketing
Abu Dhabi wants to market its future while it’s building it in real time. With Google as both platform and partner, the city is using AI, creator content, and cultural capital to try to cement its place as a global tourism powerhouse.
Full Video: Oman Air’s New Strategy Focuses on Point-to-Point, Not Playing Catch-Up
Oman Air would like to prove that smaller carriers can punch above their weight—if they stay focused. Its CEO is betting on Oman’s natural strengths, smarter distribution, and a full-scale digital reboot to turn the airline into a leaner, more profitable global player.