{"id":513752,"date":"2021-10-01T16:18:13","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T15:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=513752"},"modified":"2026-02-16T16:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:09:44","slug":"travel-stocks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/travel-stocks","title":{"rendered":"Best travel stocks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The travel industry has always been a powerhouse in the global economy. Just to give you an idea, in 2022, the sector contributed $7.7 trillion (around \u00a36.1 trillion) to global gross domestic product (GDP), equal to 7.6%. And the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts this GDP contribution could more than double to an eye-popping $15.5 trillion (about \u00a312.3 trillion) by 2033, amounting to 11.6% of the world\u2019s economy.<\/p>

Now, as with anything in life, there are no guarantees, but investing in travel stocks could lead to great rewards over the horizon. If industry projections hit their mark (or even come close), long-term investors who\u2019ve hitched their wagon to the travel sector could be laughing all the way into the sunset. With this in mind, here are some of the best travel stocks to consider for your portfolio.<\/p>

What are the best travel stocks?<\/h3>
Stock<\/th>Icon<\/th>1-year performance (to Feb. \u201924)<\/th>5-year performance (to Feb. \u201924)<\/th>Link to invest<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)<\/a><\/th>\"Chipotle<\/td>63.44%<\/td>335.45%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Booking Holdings (BKNG)<\/th>\"booking<\/td>55.10%<\/td>94.36%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Marriott International (MAR)<\/a><\/th>\"Marriott<\/td>41.66%<\/td>104.06%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Flutter Entertainment (FLTR)<\/a><\/th>\"Flutter<\/td>35.35%<\/td>178.91%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Hilton (HLT)<\/a><\/th>\"Hilton<\/td>28.97%<\/td>135.06%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Airbnb (ABNB)<\/th>\"Airbnb<\/td>26.78%<\/td>5.99%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Oriental Land (4661)<\/th>\"Oriental<\/td>20.62%<\/td>114.29%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
McDonald\u2019s (MCD)<\/a><\/th>\"McDonalds<\/td>8.74%<\/td>60.84%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Yum! Brands (YUM)<\/a><\/th>\"Yum<\/td>-1.70%<\/td>38.41%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Starbucks (SBUX)<\/a><\/th>\"Starbucks<\/td>-10.34%<\/td>37.60%<\/td>Invest with XTB<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

What are travel stocks?<\/h3>

Travel stocks are shares of companies that make money in travel. This is a broad sector that includes a wide range of companies, from those that provide direct transportation services to those that offer accommodation. There\u2019s also firms that help people book for these services, acting as middlemen. <\/p>

Types of travel stocks<\/h3>

Travel stocks come in various flavours, each offering a unique taste of the industry. The main players are:<\/p>