Intrepid’s New ‘Impact Officer’ Promises Enhanced Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
The adventure travel company's appointment of Payton Iheme as an impact officer is a bet that responsible tourism will resonate among its customers.
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.
Ask Skift: How Are Heat Waves Affecting Travel?
Heat waves around the world have posed enormous challenges for businesses, including those in travel. Here's a look at how scorching temperatures are impacting the travel industry.
Q&A: The Hidden Element Transforming Tourism in Saudi Arabia
Helicopters are quietly transforming the travel industry in Saudi Arabia by facilitating infrastructure development, managing transport for high-profile events, and ensuring medical safety.
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Extreme Heat in Dubai, Extreme Price Drops in Hotels
A look at how Middle East tourism responds to extreme heat across the region.
Air New Zealand Scraps 2030 Climate Goal — Will Other Airlines Follow?
Air New Zealand's CEO cited multiple factors for the decision, ranging from a lack of regulatory support to supply chain problems.
The Travel Corporation Asia CEO on The New Face of Group Tours
When you think of group tours, do rigid schedules, crowded buses, and a lack of authentic experiences come to mind? Nick Lim, The Travel Corporation's Asia CEO, talks about how they have changed that perception.
Google, Travalyst and Cirium in Talks on How to Measure Airline Emissions
Cirium is a for-profit company, selling its data to corporations and the airline industry to more accurately measure flight emissions. Could its reluctance at this early stage to share that data with Google and Travalyst be out of self-interest?
IHG Debuts ‘Low Carbon’ Hotels, Calls for Green Subsidies
Can IHG's new green effort satisfy both cost-conscious hotel owners and eco-conscious travelers? IHG admits its new program is just a start. It's not pretending to have all the answers, which is refreshingly honest for a major corporation.
Hotel Tech and Business Travel: Startups Raise $71 Million
Five travel startups announced fundraises over the past week totaling more than $70 million.
Q&A: Spain Launches Global Dialogue on Sustainable Tourism With New Series
Spain's tourism strategy is shifting from volume to value as the country prioritizes ecological and social integrity over visitor numbers to maintain its competitive edge. Turespaña is facilitating this shift by launching a new series to spark a global conversation on sustainable tourism practices.
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