Choice Hotels Discloses Full Emissions, Tries Energy Tech – But No Net-Zero Goal Yet
Choice Hotels is now tracking all its emissions and testing new tech to cut them, but hasn’t set a net-zero goal as other hotel groups have done.
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.
Smart Thermostats Could Reduce Carbon Emissions, says Vacation Rental Platform
Smart thermostats could help reduce emissions. The real power lies in scale: small changes multiplied across thousands of properties can add up.
Wizz Air Calls for Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Another major airline is raising concerns about the slow ramp-up of greener jet fuels and warning that decarbonization could slip out of reach. Is this crunch time for aviation’s climate commitments?
European Airline Emissions Almost Back to Pre-Covid Levels
Balancing growth with climate commitments is becoming an increasingly difficult challenge for the aviation industry.
Skift Meetings
Support Social Impact and Sustainability When Meeting in Atlantic City
Meeting attendees are looking for more than just education and networking opportunities — they want to make a positive impact on the host destination. As event organizers aim to create lasting legacies through their programs, Visit Atlantic City’s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility provides a valuable model for the industry.
Recession Risks, Chinese Tourism, Green Travel: Ask Skift’s Most Popular Questions
We have answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including how a recession would impact global travel and whether sustainability is really important to travelers.
Green Label Target Scrapped, Extreme Weather Risks – Takeaways from Booking Holdings’ Climate Report
Booking's latest report shows progress on cutting its own emissions, but issues around green sustainability labels on accommodation listings show how complicated things can get.
Airbus Delays Hydrogen Electric Plane by up to 10 Years
Airbus’ delay raises questions about demand signals for green hydrogen - without major investors pushing forward, momentum across the supply chain could weaken.
Riu Hotels Merges Holdings While Expanding Beyond Spain
Riu Hotels is doing some corporate reshuffling while targeting more than 10% growth in net revenue this year.
Warnings of Soaring Heat in Europe – Travel Businesses Begin to Adapt
Travel businesses in southern Europe need to adapt to unbearable heat. They're trying earlier tours, shorter seasons, shifting destinations.