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.

Tourism

Everyone Has a Role to Play in Responsible Tourism, Say Adventure Travel Veterans

There is no magic bullet, but everyone has a job to do in protecting the most remote and precious destinations. Tour operators and guides must work together within their communities and with their competitors to create experiences that connect with guests — and send home passionate ambassadors to educate their communities.

Elizabeth Osder | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Travel’s Green Revolution Remains a Work in Progress

We're at the beginning of a period of long-term change toward more sustainable business practices from members of the global travel industry. Executives who take a proactive approach will be rewarded for not just being ahead of the curve but doing the right thing.

Andrew Sheivachman | 7 years ago

Online Travel

TripAdvisor CEO Welcomes More Pressure on the Travel Industry to Develop Green Practices

When it comes to certain green practices and the refugee crisis, TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer believes corporations and CEOs can't sit on the sidelines and must take a stand. That's an inconvenient truth.

Dennis Schaal | 7 years ago

Hotels

Executive Q&A: Susanne Hatje of Mandarin Oriental, New York

Change is the norm in New York City’s highly competitive luxury hotel sector. But some iconic properties, like Mandarin Oriental, New York, have had remarkable staying power in the eyes of guests. We explore the keys to its success in this executive interview.

Mandarin Oriental, New York + Skift | 7 years ago

Meeting Planners Aim to Reduce Damage to Local Communities

Companies have realized that climate change dramatically affects their bottom line, and many are giving planners the go-ahead to address sustainability in a more meaningful way.

Isaac Carey | 7 years ago

Meetings

Meeting Planners See Beyond Just Optics on Environment and Overtourism

Planners are starting to embrace their role in addressing climate change — and are moving beyond just surface efforts to preserve the environment and local communities. This trend is an important one, and hopefully continues to pick up speed.

Isaac Carey | 7 years ago

Tourism

Costa Rica Offers Meeting Attendees a Natural Opportunity for Personal and Professional Development

Costa Rica has all of the practical necessities and infrastructure in place that meeting planners need. But it also offers a unique geography and biodiversity that provides attendees with next-level transformational experiences.

Visit Costa Rica + Skift | 7 years ago

IATA CEO Wants Help, Not New Taxes, in Bid to Cut Airline Emissions

If governments are serious about reducing the environmental impact of aviation, they may have to make biofuels a more attractive alternative. However, this might come at the cost of taxing ordinary jet fuel, something that will likely upset a lot of airlines.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Airlines

EasyJet CEO Calls Out Legacy Rivals in Battle Over Airline Emissions

The growth of low-cost carriers has helped make travel more accessible but it has come at an environmental cost. Airlines like EasyJet are hoping that electric technology will one day act as a savior, but it's hard to imagine battery-powered commercial jets ever flying across the Atlantic.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Online Travel

Prince Harry Launches Sustainable Travel Initiative With TripAdvisor, Booking.com

Prince Harry is now applying his environmental activism to the industry of travel. While the efficacy of this initiative won't be determined for a long time yet, he's certainly succeeded in getting some big names on board.

Rosie Spinks | 7 years ago