Travel stocks

The best travel stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

Our picks for the best travel stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the tourism industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Airbnb Inc (ABNB)

Airbnb, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates a platform that enables hosts to offer stays and experiences to guests worldwide. The company's marketplace model connects hosts and guests online or through mobile devices to book spaces and experiences.

• Previous close price: $115.50
• Market capitalization: $73,727,229,952
• 1 year performance: -3.61%
• P/E ratio: 37.3738

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2. Carnival Corporation (CCL)

Carnival Corporation & plc engages in the provision of leisure travel services. The company operates a fleet of more than 90 ships visit approximately 700 ports under AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), and Seabourn brand names. It also provides port destinations and other services, as well as owns and owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motorcoaches.

• Previous close price: $12.75
• Market capitalization: $16,975,744,000
• 1 year performance: -5.63%

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3. Delta Air Lines (DAL)

Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Airline and Refinery.

• Previous close price: $39.11
• Market capitalization: $25,136,584,704
• 1 year performance: 1.48%
• P/E ratio: 12.9934

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4. Expedia Group (EXPE)

Expedia Group, Inc. operates as an online travel company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Retail, B2B, and trivago segments.

• Previous close price: $107.67
• Market capitalization: $16,158,954,496
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 52.1962

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5. Marriott International (MAR)

Marriott International, Inc. operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties worldwide. The company operates through U.

• Previous close price: $178.48
• Market capitalization: $53,760,393,216
• 1 year performance: 4.88%
• P/E ratio: 20.0702

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6. Hilton Worldwide (HLT)

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. , a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, owning, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates through two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership.

• Previous close price: $142.88
• Market capitalization: $37,788,737,536
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 31.3158

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7. Alaska Air Group (ALK)

Alaska Air Group, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operated airlines. The company operates through three segments: Mainline, Regional, and Horizon.

• Previous close price: $48.65
• Market capitalization: $6,062,380,544
• 1 year performance: 5.53%
• P/E ratio: 96.0417

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8. Hawaiian (HA)

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. , through its subsidiary, Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. , engages in the scheduled air transportation of passengers and cargo.

• Previous close price: $9.02
• Market capitalization: $444,855,808
• 1 year performance: -43.70%

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9. Marriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC)

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, a vacation company, develops, markets, sells, and manages vacation ownership and related products. It operates through two segments, Vacation Ownership and Exchange & Third-Party Management. The company manages vacation ownership and related products under the Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residences by Marriott, Sheraton Vacation Club, Westin Vacation Club, Hyatt Residence Club, and Marriott Vacation Club Pulse brands.

• Previous close price: $161.50
• Market capitalization: $4,753,133,568
• 1 year performance: -7.09%
• P/E ratio: 12.9001

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in travel stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — travel stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the tourism industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you're new to investing, or if it's been awhile since you've taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best features in your trading account.