Marriott Cites Costs From Climate Change and Extreme Weather
As Marriott’s filings in recent years show, climate risk is no longer abstract. It is being acknowledged as a factor in insurance and operating expenses.
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.
MGM Now Powers All Its Las Vegas Strip Properties with Solar. Here’s How
MGM’s Las Vegas’ solar deal shows how rapidly improving tech and long-term power contracts are turning renewables from a sustainability upgrade into a mainstream tool for cost control and risk management.
Jet Fuel Made From Sewage Draws Airline Interest
The real test is whether this long-studied technology that converts waste into oil can clear certification and financing fast enough to make a dent before mandates start pushing airfares higher.
Olympics to Require Climate Measures From All Future Hosts
The IOC is warning that global warming could impact the Winter Olympics while simultaneously standing by fossil-fuel sponsorships.
Accor Links Staff Bonuses to Climate Goals — and Says It’s Paying Off
Accor’s decision to tie climate goals directly to procurement staff bonuses is pushing employees to seek and prioritize greener suppliers.
Warm Winters Are Breaking the Ski Industry — and Artificial Snow Isn’t Enough
The ski industry is racing to fight the impacts of climate change mainly with snowmaking. But the irony is hard to ignore: the very systems keeping many slopes open also burn energy and emit greenhouse gases.
Kruger National Park in South Africa Flooded as Scientists Link Extreme Rainfall to Climate Change
Climate-linked disasters are shutting down top tourist destinations and straining recovery budgets.
Extreme Weather Emerging as Top Travel Concern For U.S. Travelers
As extreme weather becomes a fixture of modern travel, airports and airlines face mounting pressure to adapt, while travel insurance helps pick up the slack.
Air Greenland Reports ‘High Booking Activity,’ New Demand from U.S., UK, and Germany
It's unclear how recent political developments will impact Greenland's tourism strategy, which prioritizes slow growth over the kind of volume-driven interest that political attention typically generates.
‘Nobody Wants to Pay More’: TotalEnergies CEO Blames Airlines for Green Fuel Roadblocks
If fossil fuel producers like TotalEnergies won’t invest in green jet fuel, the aviation industry’s climate goals could be grounded.