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

Skift Global Forum Preview: How Costa Rica Is Staying Ahead of the Pack on Sustainability

Costa Rica has long been associated with ecotourism. But now that the rest of the world is catching up, it is still intent on meeting the challenge of sustainability in newly innovative and ambitious ways.

Rosie Spinks | 7 years ago

SAS Airbus A320 landing at London Heathrow

Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines CEO Warns Airlines to Get Real Over Environment

Businesses invariably hate regulation, but sometimes it takes threats and fines to help change things for the better. Would airlines really be pushing their green credentials if consumers, governments, and the media weren't asking difficult questions?

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Travel Advisors See Little Backlash From Carnival’s Pollution Fine

There hasn’t been much backlash after Carnival Corp. copped a guilty plea and a $20 million fine for polluting the ocean, but some smaller cruise operators are pushing their green credentials in the hope of differentiating themselves.

Allan Leibowitz | 7 years ago

Airlines

Carbon Offsets Mask Aviation Industry’s Lack of Green Alternatives

Carbon offsetting is by and large a con. The idea that rather than reducing environmentally harmful activities you can simply outsource the solution is ridiculous.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Tourism

Thailand Tourism Body Needs More Than Marketing Prowess as It Turns 60

It’s one of the most astute destination marketers around, but the Tourism Authority of Thailand is facing a different test of skills as it turns 60 years old next year. Will it be as artful in developing “responsible tourism” for the kingdom?

Raini Hamdi | 7 years ago

IHG-Kimpton-Fitzroy-London-bathroom-with-bulk-toiletries

Hotels

IHG CEO: Guests Are Pressuring Hotels to Reduce Plastics, Not Governments

For IHG, governments are behind the curve in helping to reduce plastic waste. The real influence comes from its guests, whose awareness and expectations have increased exponentially in the last couple of years.

Sarah Enelow-Snyder | 7 years ago

Tour Operators

How Bad Will It Get When Overtourism Meets Climate Change?

The effects of climate change and overtourism on global destinations will converge over the course of the coming decades. Leaders need to start planning now for a world defined by overcrowding and limited resources.

Andrew Sheivachman | 7 years ago

Meetings

New Skift Report: How Planners and Properties Are Making Events More Sustainable Than Ever

The push for sustainable practices — including environmental sensitivity as well as a drive to make meetings and events more inclusive, more engaging, and more interesting for new generations of attendees — is the foremost challenge for both venues and planners alike. Forward thinking venues like The Venetian Resort are tackling these problems head on.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas + Skift | 7 years ago

Skift Global Forum Preview: Publicis Exec Tobaccowala Says Human Connection More Important Than Ever

Experiences are increasingly central to travel. This means travel companies should pay special attention to long-term values like relationships, authenticity, and emotional connection while also not forgetting about the bottom line.

Isaac Carey | 7 years ago

Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality, Isla Palenque, Villa Estate

Hotels

Skift Global Forum Preview: Cayuga Integrates Luxury and Sustainability in Central American Indie Hotels

Upscale hotels are embracing environmental awareness these days. But for many hoteliers, it's crucial not to let their luxury standards slip while skipping the straw.

Sarah Enelow-Snyder | 7 years ago