
International travel has experienced a remarkable surge, expanding by a factor of 57 since the emergence of modern tourism in the 1950s, based on data tracking global arrivals. Significant opportunities exist globally, with leading American hotel and accommodation providers extending their reach internationally to tap into diverse income sources. Furthermore, the worldwide travel and tourism sector contributes over 9.1% to the global economy. The Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) framework provides several advantages, such as optimized tax treatment, clear operational visibility, the flexibility of trading throughout the day, enhanced risk mitigation, and the convenience of utilizing limit orders. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there is substantial pent-up demand, with a striking 88% of American consumers expressing eagerness to resume travel for both professional and personal purposes.
| Symbol | Name | Weight | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLDT | CHATHAM LODGING TRUST | 7.27% | $216.60K |
| SHO | SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC | 6.25% | $186.30K |
| — | BLACKROCK TREASURY TRUST INSTL 62 | 6.23% | $185.70K |
| APLE | APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC | 5.85% | $174.29K |
| MCRI | MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC | 5.34% | $159.25K |
| HTHT | H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR | 5.28% | $157.31K |
| HGV | HILTON GRAND VACATIONS INC | 5.07% | $151.16K |
| ATAT | ATOUR LIFESTYLE HOLDINGS-ADR | 4.66% | $138.93K |
| PEB | PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST | 4.64% | $138.33K |
| HST | HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC | 4.60% | $137.01K |
| VIK | VIKING HOLDINGS LTD | 4.47% | $133.24K |
| CCL | CARNIVAL CORP LTD | 4.37% | $130.33K |
| RCL | ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 4.36% | $129.98K |
| EXPE | EXPEDIA GROUP INC | 4.32% | $128.72K |
| ABNB | AIRBNB INC-CLASS A | 4.29% | $127.79K |
| MAR | MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL -CL A | 4.26% | $126.96K |
| BKNG | BOOKING HOLDINGS INC | 3.77% | $112.38K |
| CVEO | CIVEO CORP | 3.71% | $110.52K |
| VICI | VICI PROPERTIES INC | 3.55% | $105.73K |
| NCLH | NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDIN | 3.45% | $102.80K |
| DRH | DIAMONDROCK HOSPITALITY CO | 3.32% | $98.82K |
| GLPI | GAMING AND LEISURE PROPERTIE | 3.01% | $89.56K |
| — | CASH | 2.06% | $-61.45K |