Travel ETF Report | September 2024

Travel ETF Key Takeaways

According to McKinsey and Company, international travel might feel more glamorous, but tourism players should not forget that domestic travel still represents the bulk of the market, accounting for 75% of global travel spending. Domestic travel recovered from the pandemic faster than international travel, the report reads, as is typical coming out of downturns.

The global travel and tourism industry is set to play an increasingly vital role in job creation and economic growth this year, according to the latest report from the World Travel and Tourism Council. The report projects that the sector will support nearly 348 million jobs worldwide, as explained by TravelandTourWorld.com, which is a significant increase of 13.6 million jobs compared to 2019.

Ports have been packed with cruise ships over the last few years, reports NBC News, as vacationers flock to ever larger vessels and operators race to accommodate a surge in post-pandemic bookings. The industry expects even more through the end of 2024 – many from first time passengers. In fact, some 27% of cruise passengers over the past two years have been first-timers, up 12% from the prior two-year period.

Macro Outlook

As outlined in an annual report by the World Travel and Tourism Council, a record $1 out of every $10 spent globally in 2024 will be on travel, as people briskly book hotels, cruises and flights, reports Reuters. The WTTC projects that the industry’s contribution to global GDP will grow by 12.1% year-over-year in 2024, reaching $11.1 trillion and accounting for 10% of global GDP. This marks a rise of approximately 7.5% compared to the previous peak achieved in 2019.

A new report released in July of this year by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), predicts that global business travel spending will reach $1.48 trillion by the end of the year, an increase from pre-pandemic 2019 spending. According to the GBTA, relative stability in the global economy has continued to drive growth which, along with lingering pent-up demand, has provided reassurance for CEOs and CFOs to get their people back on the road for business meetings.

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Travel ETF Performance
As of 31/08/2024

TRYP (Fund)
1M-3.63%
3M1.94%
6M-1.14%
YTD-0.83%
12M3.61%
3Y-
Since Inception (04/06/2021)26.18%

Please note that all performance figures are showing net data. Source: Bloomberg / HANetf. Data as of 31/07/2024

Please note that all performance figures are showing net data. Source: Bloomberg / HANetf. Data as of 31/08/2024

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