The Effect of Climate Change on European Tourism
We can read that snowfall will change and waters may rise, but there's no way to tell how much the environmental changes will alter people's disposable income or ability to travel.
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.
The Impact of Climate Change on Small Island Nations and Their Tourism Future
Climate directly impacts environmental resources that are major tourism attractions on small islands. Expect much more upheaval in the near future.
How Climate Change Is Threatening Coastal Tourism and Recreation
A 1 meter sea level rise would result in the loss or damage of 21 airports, inundation of land surrounding 35 ports and at least 149 multi-million dollar tourism resorts damaged or lost in the Caribbean nations. This is all very real.
How Should Tourism Businesses Respond To Extreme Weather: A Practical Guide
As extreme weather patterns become more and more common across the globe every year, tourism organizations, both the governments and DMOs, will have to respond and create better resources for tourism businesses. Kudos to VisitEngland for creating this resource for its local stakeholders.
JetBlue Says It Did the Right Thing For Safety Reasons
JetBlue was the only airline to shut down operations in Boston and New York for an extended period. With customers facing endless waits at the airports and on the phones, did JetBlue make any errors in its preparations or response to the situation over the weekend and its aftermath? You weren't hearing any such admissions today.
Southwest Gets More Fuel-Efficient While Poised To Fly Internationally in 2014
With new, international destinations slated to begin in 2014, Southwest will need this fuel savings and all of the efficiencies it can find.
U.S. Travelers Prepare for Winter Delays Thursday Afternoon
Cross-country plane rides to one-hour train commutes will be impacted by weather Thursday evening. It is likely only the first of several large-scale delays to be caused by weather this year.
FAA Issues New Rule for Boeing 787 and 747s in Icy Conditions
For once, this isn't totally Boeing's fault, but it's still their problem because nobody is writing headlines that blame GE's engines.
Hertz Launches Waterless Car-Washing At 220 Off-Airport Locations
Corporate responsibility is mostly a lot of hype, but these sustainable initiatives from Hertz make good business sense. For most of them, like this waterless car wash initiative, Hertz reduces its costs, helps the environment, and could engender goodwill from customers and potential customers.