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.

Short-Term Rentals

The Problem With Tracking Short-Term Rental Emissions: ‘How on Earth Do You Count Them?’

It can be tough to know where to start when it comes to counting emissions from guest stays, especially for individual short-term rental hosts. But as major travel companies commit to net-zero goals, can these emissions be ignored?

Darin Graham | 1 month ago

Airport facilities and infrastructure at London Gatwick Airport.

Airlines

Airlines Warn About Hitting 'Net Zero' Emissions Goal: 'We Are Being Let Down'

Everyone in aviation agrees emissions need to fall, but they seem disagree on how to get there. If airlines, governments, and manufacturers don’t work together, 2050’s net-zero goal risks staying out of reach.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Airlines

'We’re off Track:' Prince Harry Calls for Travel Industry to Cut Emissions in Half by 2030

Prince Harry has called for action on travel emissions as the industry keeps growing. Companies are talking about climate and are setting goals. But more real solutions are needed to reduce emissions.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Tourism

Iceland’s Glaciers Are Shrinking: What's the Risk to Tourism?

Instead of just watching glaciers vanish, Iceland's tourism sector should start preparing now for a future where they no longer exist.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Airlines

European Airlines Push to Delay Green Fuel Mandate. EU Says No

Airline CEOs pushing for delays without significantly investing more in the production of greener jet fuels themselves seems like a missed opportunity.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Airlines

‘Relatively Stable’ Emissions? Airbus Says Innovation Can Offset Air Travel But the Record Isn’t Good

Airbus obviously can’t push for less air travel. But more efficient planes can only do so much to offset emissions from further growth.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Hotels

Inside IHG's New 'Net Zero' Hotel

IHG’s net zero hotel is a step forward, but the reality is that not every region or hotel owner can follow suit just yet. Access to renewable energy, sustainable materials, and even willing investors varies wildly, meaning true industry-wide change depends as much on local infrastructure as it does on big-brand ambition.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Airlines

Lufthansa's Sharkskin Coating on Planes Reduces Tons of Emissions – Here's How it Works

Aeroshark is a small but promising step toward greener aviation, and its adoption by multiple airlines highlights a crucial reality - climate solutions gain traction when they also make financial sense for businesses.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Hotels

Australia's Gold Coast Devastated by Cyclone, Officials Race to Restore Tourism

The Gold Coast’s swift recovery efforts highlight the region’s resilience but the long-term threat of climate change means these disasters may only become more frequent and costly.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago

Airlines

Lufthansa’s Mixed Climate Progress: More Efficient Aircraft but Emissions Rise

Lufthansa is making progress in cutting passenger-related emissions mainly with more efficient aircraft, but its overall carbon footprint tells a different story.

Darin Graham | 2 months ago