5 top resort stocks to buy in 2024

The best resort 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.

5 popular resort stocks picks to buy in 2024

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

1. Hilton Worldwide (HLT)
2. Marriott International (MAR)
3. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)
4. Wyndham Hotels-and-Resorts (WH)
5. MGM Resorts International (MGM)

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The resort stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering resort stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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How to invest in resort stocks

1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps of 2024.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like HLT or MAR.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Take a deeper dive into resort stocks

If you're interested in investing in the vacation industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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1. 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.

Hilton Worldwide stock opened the day at $203.08 after a previous close of $204.70. The latest price was $202.14 (25-minute delay). Hilton Worldwide is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD4.4 billion and employs 178,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $49,974,403,072
• P/E ratio: 45.9169
• PEG ratio: 1.0703

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2. Marriott International (MAR)

Marriott International, Inc. engages in operating, franchising, and licensing hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties worldwide. It operates its properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, St.

Marriott International stock opened the day at $242.07 after a previous close of $244.06. The latest price was $240.40 (25-minute delay). Marriott International is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$6.3 billion and employs 411,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $68,115,603,456
• P/E ratio: 23.2122
• PEG ratio: 2.5333

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3. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation operates as a hospitality company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Owned and Leased Hotels, Americas Management and Franchising, ASPAC Management and Franchising, EAME Management and Franchising, and Apple Leisure Group segments. The company manages, franchises, licenses, owns, and leases portfolio of properties, consisting of full-service hotels and resorts, select service hotels, and other properties, including timeshare, fractional, residential, vacation, and condominium units.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation stock opened the day at $150.34 after a previous close of $151.83. The latest price was $149.85 (25-minute delay). Hyatt Hotels Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$6.7 billion and employs 51,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $14,952,335,360
• P/E ratio: 72.0976
• PEG ratio: 1.1754

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4. Wyndham Hotels-and-Resorts (WH)

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. operates as a hotel franchisor in the United States and internationally. It operates through Hotel Franchising and Hotel Management segments.

Wyndham Hotels-and-Resorts stock opened the day at $71.34 after a previous close of $71.96. The latest price was $75.43 (25-minute delay). Wyndham Hotels-and-Resorts is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.4 billion and employs 2,300 staff.

• Market capitalization: $5,664,261,120
• P/E ratio: 20.5044
• PEG ratio: 1.1272

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5. MGM Resorts International (MGM)

MGM Resorts International, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates casino, hotel, and entertainment resorts in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, and MGM China. Its casino resorts offer gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail, and other resort amenities.

MGM Resorts International stock opened the day at $42.36 after a previous close of $42.71. The latest price was $42.38 (25-minute delay). MGM Resorts International is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$16.1 billion and employs 58,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $13,539,752,960
• P/E ratio: 13.3887
• PEG ratio: 15.7415

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in resort stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — resort stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the vacation 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.

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