In this article, we are going to look at the top 5 most valuable travel companies in the world. For detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list, please look at the Top 20 Most Valuable Travel Companies in the World.
5. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT)
Market Capitalization: $49.69 billion
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT), operating in the hospitality sector, is among the top travel companies in the world. As of February 21, the stock has returned 8.24% to investors on a year-to-date basis.
On February 7, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, which was in line with its previous dividend.
4. Oriental Land Company
Market Capitalization: $58.75 billion
Oriental Land Company, headquartered in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, is engaged in the operation of theme parks and hotels. Founded in 1960, the company operates and manages Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, Disney Ambassador Hotel, and Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel, as well as Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel.
It has a market capitalization of $58.75 billion as of February 21.
3. Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR)
Market Capitalization: $70.32 billion
Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) operates, franchises, and licenses lodging including hotel, residential and timeshare properties. It encompasses a portfolio of over 30 brands and nearly 8,700 properties across 139 countries and territories.
The number of hedge funds in Insider Monkey’s database owning stakes in Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) grew to 52 in Q4 2023, from 51 in the previous quarter. These stakes have a collective value of roughly $2.4 billion.
Moreover, with a market capitalization of $70.32 billion as of February 21, it is among the top travel companies in the world.
2. Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB)
Market Capitalization: $94.50 billion
Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB), an online marketplace for short- and long-term homestays and experiences, boasts a market capitalization of $94.50 billion as of February 21.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) reported revenue of $2.22 billion, which showed a 16.8% growth from the same period last year.
1. Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG)
Market Capitalization: $129.12 billion
Ranking first on our list of the top most valuable travel companies in the world is Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG). Based in Norwalk, Connecticut, it is a travel technology corporation that engages in business through many well-known brands, namely, Booking.com, Priceline.com, Agoda.com, Rentalcars.com, KAYAK and OpenTable.
The number of hedge funds in Insider Monkey’s database owning stakes in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) grew to 83 in Q4 2023, from 81 in the previous quarter. These stakes have a collective value of roughly $10.3 billion.
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