Climate Hub

Welcome to Skift’s Climate Hub, where solutions-based journalism cuts through industry spin to spotlight real progress in travel sustainability. In partnership with Intrepid Travel, Skift’s editorial team will evaluate environmental claims, highlight meaningful advancements, and hold the travel sector accountable. This independent initiative brings rigorous reporting to the forefront and pushes the industry to meet the moment in the face of growing scrutiny from travelers and stakeholders alike.

Airlines

Flight Emissions Data Is Everywhere – Is it Having an Impact?

When Travalyst and its partners release information on what they have learned from this, it could offer valuable insights into how emissions transparency influences traveler choices.

Darin Graham | 12 months ago

Tourism

Antarctica’s TikTok-Fueled Climate Challenge

As visitor numbers climb and warnings of environmental risks mount, it remains to be seen whether new rules will be introduced, or if Antarctica will remain a frontier for high-carbon adventure tourism.

Darin Graham | 12 months ago

Tourism

How Extreme Weather Is Shaping Travel Plans

Only a third of travelers actively avoided destinations due to extreme weather. But many are opting for flexible bookings, safer seasons, or backup plans rather than canceling trips entirely.

Athira Thoppil | 12 months ago

Airlines

Wizz Air Cuts Emissions Per Passenger, But Climate Impact Is Rising

Wizz Air’s path to net zero is paved with low-emissions aircraft and ambitious targets. But without breakthroughs in sustainable fuel and supportive regulation, the airline and the wider industry may fall short of climate goals.

Darin Graham | 12 months ago

Podcasts

Iceland’s Glaciers Are Shrinking: What’s the Risk to Tourism?

Instead of just watching glaciers vanish, Iceland's tourism sector should start preparing now for a future where they no longer exist.

Darin Graham | 12 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals Could Benefit as Extreme Weather Disrupts Travel

Extreme weather isn't just a future concern, it’s already driving demand for rentals. But costs are rising too.

Darin Graham | 12 months ago

Hotels

India Plans to Limit Air Conditioning in Hotels Amid Soaring Heat and Power Demand

As global temperatures rise and warnings mount over soaring aircon demand, India’s move could be just the beginning. More countries may soon be forced to follow with similar limits to keep energy systems from overuse.

Darin Graham | 12 months ago

Rolls-Royce flying testbed engine operating a 100% SAF flight

Airlines

Rolls-Royce CEO: Only Sustainable Aviation Fuel Can Decarbonize Long-Haul Flights

Forget the hydrogen hype – at least for now. Rolls-Royce says sustainable aviation fuel is the only viable path to cutting emissions for long-haul air travel in the next 20 years.

Gordon Smith | 12 months ago

Tourism

Travel Brands Stick With Carbon Capture Firm Despite Layoffs and Setbacks

Carbon capture may be a promising climate solution, but the gap between promise and delivery is growing harder to ignore.

Darin Graham | 12 months ago

Tourism

Tourism’s Climate Promises Span 20 Years — With Few Results, Study Finds

Despite two decades of climate pledges, tourism emissions are still rising and many commitments remain unfulfilled. UN Tourism says it's time to focus on the future, but real credibility will depend on whether the next wave of promises leads to measurable change.

Darin Graham | 1 year ago