Air Pollution and Extreme Fog Disrupt Flights in Delhi Amid Peak Tourism Season
Airlines and governments are being forced to adapt to Dehli's worsening winter pollution as visibility drops.
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.
EU Sets New Climate Goals: What it Means for Airlines, Hotels, and Cruises
The mix of ambition and retreat around climate goals in the EU is sending mixed signals to an industry trying to decarbonize.
The Climate Claims Airlines Can No Longer Talk About in Europe
The EU's crackdown exposes how widespread aviation green claims have become.
Airlines Warn Green Jet Fuel Goals Are Falling Apart
Aviation's climate plans are unraveling, and airlines say Europe’s SAF mandates are making things worse.
Travel’s Sustainability Fairytale Won’t Get Its Happy Ending
With green marketing collapsing and net-zero plans unravelling, the industry must finally face reality: Its current climate strategy won’t work. A fundamental rethink begins now.
AI Food Waste Trackers Help Hotels Avoid Tons of CO₂ Emissions
AI tools like Winnow’s are helping hotels cut carbon and costs at the same time. The real question is how quickly the rest of the industry will catch up if regulations start forcing their hand.
Jamaica’s Tourism Faces Long Recovery After Hurricane Melissa Shuts at least 26 Resorts
The collapse of Jamaica’s peak tourism season after Hurricane Melissa shows how unprepared the industry remains for extreme weather. Building climate resilience is no longer optional.
Growth vs. Net Zero: Heathrow’s Third Runway Hangs in the Balance
Heathrow’s third runway has government backing, for now. But the country’s own climate laws may become a gatekeeper.
Why Major Travel Brands Skipped the COP30 Climate Talks
The travel industry risks losing influence at high level climate summits. Blame logistics and politics.
COP30 Ends With No Fossil-Fuel Plan — But New Climate Goals Impact Travel
As COP30 concludes without a fossil-fuel roadmap, travel leaders should pay close attention to new expectations on climate financing and net-zero goals.