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.

Indians, on an average, are planning to vacation abroad more this year.

Online Travel

Indians Top List for Increased Travel Spend — India Report

Until recently, travel was seen as a luxury and once-a-year activity by Indians. International trips were even more infrequent. The new generation of Indian travelers is changing that.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 years ago

Paul Abbott, CEO of American Express Global Business Travel

Podcasts

The New Business Travel Mega Merger

Today's podcast looks at a corporate travel mega merger, Boeing's C-suite shuffle, and Booking.com's sustainability retreat.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Hotels

Booking.com Ends ‘Possibly Misleading’ Sustainability Program

Booking.com's Travel Sustainable program ran into a regulatory buzzsaw.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Hotels

NEOM Reveals 3 Habitas Hotels at Its New Leyja Destination

NEOM has announced a strategic partnership with hospitality group Our Habitas, introducing three flagship properties at its newly launched valley destination.

NEOM + Skift | 2 years ago

Hostelworld Launches Framework For Sustainability Certification For Its Hostels

The company claims this is a one-of-a-kind certification program for hostels.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 years ago

Airlines

Taylor Swift Uses Carbon Credits to Offset Private Jet Travel. Do They Work?

Swift has come under scrutiny for her private jet usage as the wider aviation industry grapples with uncomfortable environmental questions.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 years ago

Hotels

Rooted in Design: Creating a Sense of Place

In episode ten of the Skift Ideas Podcast, Colin Nagy is joined by Ho Ren Yung of Banyan Group for a conversation around crafting spaces and experiences that seamlessly blend luxury, sustainability and wellbeing to shape an unparalleled guest experience.

Adam Stacey | 2 years ago

Tourism

Greece Charges Tourists ‘Climate Crisis Resilience’ Tax

Greece is counting on its tourism boom to financially support future disaster relief efforts.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago

Hotels

Humanity’s Faustian Climate Bargain Comes Due

Traditional travel seasons are changing faster than a melting snowcap, and tour operators are leading the way in adapting to extreme weather.

Selene Brophy and Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Glamping in Morocco, with Black Tomato See You In the Moment luxury trips.

Experiences

Luxury Travel Boom to Continue in 2024, Say Travel Advisors

Luxury travelers show a growing interest in particular types of travel, such as multi-generational private group trips, according to some of the leading agencies.

Selene Brophy | 2 years ago