If you're looking for the best hospitality stocks, you have a variety of options. This sector includes businesses based around lodging, food and drinks, tourism, and more, so you'll find hotel stocks, restaurant chains, and casinos among the top investment options.
Top hospitality stocks in 2025
The hospitality industry is steadily growing, with revenues increasing by 7% to $5 trillion in 2024. Here are five top hospitality stocks:
| Name and ticker | Market cap | Dividend yield | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) | $62.2 billion | 0.22% | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure |
| Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH) | $11.7 billion | 1.51% | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure |
| MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) | $8.9 billion | 0.00% | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure |
| Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) | $5.7 billion | 2.15% | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure |
| Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) | $73.7 billion | 0.96% | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure |
1. Hilton Worldwide
NYSE: HLT
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2. Texas Roadhouse
NASDAQ: TXRH
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3. MGM Resorts
NYSE: MGM
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4. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
NYSE: WH
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5. Marriott International
NASDAQ: MAR
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Marriott International (MAR +0.61%) is the largest hotel chain in the world, boasting over 9,000 properties with more than 1.7 million rooms. Its luxury brands include The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and JW Marriott Hotels, and it also has more budget-friendly brands, including Courtyard and Fairfield.
Even as the biggest hotel chain, Marriott is still growing. It added a record 123,000 rooms in 2024, and at the end of that year, it had a development pipeline of almost 3,800 properties. Revenue grew 6% to $25.1 billion, a solid increase for an established company. However, net income dropped 23% to $2.4 billion, largely due to a higher tax bill.
If you're looking for a resilient hospitality investment, Marriott is a good choice due to its size and market position. It also has the world's largest loyalty program with more than 237 million members, helping drive repeat business.
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Trends to watch in hospitality
Business has been booming for top hospitality companies, as consumers are eager to go out, travel, and enjoy themselves. Here are the key trends shaping the hospitality industry recently:
- Many large hotel brands are opting for asset-light models by franchising, although this is less common among luxury hotels.
- Home sharing, led by the success of Airbnb (ABNB +0.46%), is an increasingly popular alternative to hotels, growing from 10% to 14% of booking value between 2017 and 2023.
- Hospitality companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline booking management and customer support.
Last but not least, customer loyalty is always important in the hospitality industry. Companies are investing heavily in loyalty programs and in providing a personalized experience to make their customers feel special. This can have the dual benefit of bringing in repeat business and encouraging people to spend more with their preferred brands.
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