The Great Outdoors Retains Its Corporate Travel Momentum
Expect to spend more time bonding with Susie from accounts over a fire pit this year as corporate retreats head deeper into the woods.
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.
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A Viable Net-Zero Trade Show Booth
Creating fully carbon-neutral trade shows may still be a mirage, but exhibitors wanting to cut their carbon emissions can now realistically do so. Here is one example of how to be a green exhibitor.
Starwood’s SH Hotels Looks for Developers Aligned on Luxury and Sustainability
Starwood Capital has bet on two trends with SH Hotels. It seems likely that the rich will get richer, boosting demand for luxury hotels. It also seems likely climate change will worsen, increasing the demand for sustainability.
Nevada Wants Business Travelers for Longer Blended Stays Outside of Las Vegas
A new state-wide program predicts six community projects across rural Nevada will tap into the emerging blended travel market, and that convention delegates will welcome a break from the Strip's bright lights.
A Third of Americans Plans to Cut Back on Travel Spending This Year: New Skift Research U.S. Travel Tracker
An increasing number of Americans have started to feel the pinch of increasing travel prices. Thirty-four percent of Americans, 10 percentage points higher than last October, plan to decrease their spending on travel in the next 12 months.
HotelRunner Raises $6.5 Million for Low-Cost Hospitality Software Offerings
Funding announced this week went to a wide variety of travel tech startups, with involvement in hotels, cruises, messaging, and sustainability.
Travel Companies Rebuked for Exploiting Wildlife for Entertainment
A new report shows that as responsible travel becomes the preferred default, tour operators must carefully consider the power they wield in the experiences economy. After all, travelers are becoming much more discerning about the companies they book with.