Travel Startup Funding Slows Down After $689 Million Spree
Travel startups raised $689 million over two weeks in mid-April, and then they raised only $29 million in the two weeks following that.
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 Is Climate Change Impacting Travel?
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues in travel, and here's a brief look at how it's impacting the industry.
Norwegian Cruise CFO Dismisses Talk of a Slowdown: ‘We Are Not Seeing’ It
Norwegian Cruise Lines is minimizing the business damage from the cancellation of its Red Sea sailings through 2025.
Latest Move to Fight Overtourism in India – India Report
The court’s order follows the Tamil Nadu government report that said 20,000 vehicles enter these hill stations every day. This posed concerns for the elephants in the region as well as the drought prevailing in the Nilgiris.
Amadeus’s Travel4Impact Goes Global as Greenwashing Cases Make Headlines
A program newly open to Americans as well as Europeans promises to educate travel company leaders on sustainable practices.
Indian GenZs Plan International Travels After Getting First Salary – India Report
Being meticulous planners and financially independent, young travelers have made India a lucrative source market for several countries.
Vacation Rentals on Business Trips? Who Gets the Best Airline Seat?
Business travel still has a long way to go in terms of sustainability and accommodating employee needs. Mastercard’s latest survey shows how no company is the same.
Climate Change Comes for the Great Barrier Reef
Today's podcast looks at the dying Great Barrier Reef, a new exec at Airbus, and better pay at Delta.
Travelers Say They Want Sustainable Options – But It’s Not the Top Priority
The survey encapsulates a seeming dilemma for the travel industry. What proportion of their resources should they pour into promoting sustainable travel choices when a wide swath of travelers aren’t focused on the issue.
The Great Barrier Reef’s Mass Bleaching Disaster: Can Ecotourism Help?
The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its fifth coral bleaching event in eight years. Surprisingly, tour operators are crucial in providing the research the government needs to save the treasure.