Climate change tips

When Sebastian Ebel became CEO of TUI Group in late 2022, the company needed a nearly $5 billion loan to survive the pandemic. But for two years straight, TUI has reported steadily increasing profits.

“Experiences” are becoming a growth engine for the travel sector. An expanding segment of travelers are demanding immersive, cultural interactions at destinations as an alternative to checklist visits of famous sights.

Alex Dichter is set to retire as leader of McKinsey’s global travel practice this year, but he’s not leaving the industry any time soon. He’ll be board chairman for HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions), which provides cruise expeditions.

Athens, Greece, has been one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in Europe. Last year, the city had a record 7 million tourists. 

Airports all over the U.S. (and the world) are investing tens of billions of dollars to modernize and expand. 

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ray Zahab, a 55-year-old Canadian explorer and ultra-distance runner who has traversed nearly 12,400 miles across Earth's most extreme environments, from the Arctic to the Sahara. It's been edited for length and clarity.

A Europe-based carrier, voted as the worst airline in 2024 by consumer group Which?, has announced it’s launching a subscription service offering unlimited flights to those who sign up. 

Amid Greece’s peak travel season, raging wildfires near Athens are putting tour operators on high alert.

Four travel startups raised nearly $240 million this week, but one raise accounted for the vast majority of that.

Intrepid Travel announced Tuesday that Payton Iheme will join the company as its first “impact officer” to lead global sustainability and impact initiatives, as well as its not-for-profit foundation. 

Over the past year, Denmark has experienced its wettest weather ever recorded, posing significant challenges for vacationers and businesses reliant on summer tourists.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) debuted a program on Wednesday to showcase hotels whose operations have low carbon emissions footprints.

Corporate travel, flying taxis, and hotel tech.

Carbon offsets have become controversial in recent years, and some say they’re just greenwashing. But have they been unfairly maligned?

Should Europe’s tourism agencies stop trying to get travelers to fly long distances for quick visits? The issue is climate change and these long-haul trips are a big contributor.

Heatwaves and floods have had a hugely detrimental impact on India’s tea production, with excessive heat in May followed by flooding in Assam hitting output level. As a result it's estimated that the average price of tea could rise by up to a fifth.

It’s been a busy time for travel startups – 17 of them announced fundraises totaling over $317 million in the past three weeks.

Climate action is no longer a niche concern; it’s a strategic imperative for travel companies of all sizes. The travel industry, with its global reach and influence, has a unique responsibility and opportunity to lead by example. That’s why partnering with Tomorrow’s Air, Innovation Norway, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association feels like a natural extension of our mission at Skift — to decipher and define global travel trends while fostering a more sustainable and innovative industry.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, July 9, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

Amsterdam plans to start cutting the number of ships that can stop at its main port terminal over the coming years, its municipal government said Wednesday.

Tourists and visitors to Greece have been warned not to "take unnecessary risks" in the wake of the deaths of Europeans during the recent heatwave.