Travel Business Sector

The travel business sector drives global economic growth by facilitating tourism, transportation, and hospitality services, with companies adapting to technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences to enhance market competitiveness. CEOs in this industry play a critical role in steering strategic initiatives, optimizing operational efficiency, and improving financial performance amid fluctuating demand and regulatory challenges.

Expedia Group

Peter Kern's estimated net worth of around $175 million primarily derives from his equity stake and compensation as CEO of Expedia Group, including stock awards and bonuses linked to the company's financial performance.

Booking Holdings

Glenn Fogel's estimated net worth of around $400 million is mainly derived from his long-term executive leadership at Booking Holdings, substantial stock holdings, and compensation packages including salaries, bonuses, and equity awards.

Airbnb

Brian Chesky's estimated net worth of around $10 billion primarily derives from his substantial equity stake (approximately 11%) in Airbnb, which has achieved a market capitalization consistently above $70 billion since its 2020 IPO.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings

Christopher J. Nassetta's estimated net worth of around $300 million stems from his long tenure as CEO of Hilton Worldwide Holdings, substantial salary, stock awards, performance bonuses, and valuable equity ownership.

Trip.com Group

Jane Sun's estimated net worth of around $300 million stems from her long tenure and leadership as CEO of Trip.com Group, where she holds significant equity and has benefited from the company's rapid growth and market capitalization.

Delta Air Lines

Ed Bastian's estimated net worth of about $70 million stems from his long tenure and high-ranking executive roles at Delta Air Lines, coupled with substantial compensation packages, stock awards, and performance-based bonuses over several years.

American Airlines Group

Robert Isom's estimated net worth of around $25 million derives from his executive compensation, stock awards, bonuses, and long tenure in senior roles at American Airlines Group and prior airlines.

United Airlines Holdings

Scott Kirby's estimated net worth of around $40 million primarily derives from his long executive tenure in the airline industry, substantial compensation packages, and accumulated stock holdings from United Airlines Holdings and previous roles at American Airlines.

Southwest Airlines

Robert Jordan's estimated net worth of around $25 million is primarily derived from his longstanding career at Southwest Airlines, where he has held multiple executive roles and accumulated significant stock holdings, compensation, and performance-based bonuses.

Lufthansa Group

Carsten Spohr's estimated net worth of around $15 million is primarily derived from his executive compensation as CEO of Lufthansa Group, including salary, bonuses, long-term incentives, and stock holdings.

AccorHotels Group

Sebastien Bazin's estimated net worth of around $50 million stems from his long tenure as Chairman and CEO of AccorHotels Group, combined with substantial compensation packages, stock holdings, and previous executive roles at Colony Capital.

Trivago

Axel Hefer's estimated net worth of around $15 million primarily stems from his compensation, stock holdings, and performance-based incentives as CEO and Managing Director of Trivago N.V.

Kayak (owned by Booking Holdings)

Steve Hafner, CEO of Kayak (owned by Booking Holdings), has an estimated net worth of around $200 million primarily due to his equity stake in Kayak, which he co-founded, its successful 2012 IPO, the 2013 $1.8 billion acquisition by Booking Holdings, and continued executive compensation.

Agoda (owned by Booking Holdings)

Omri Morgenshtern, CEO of Agoda--a Booking Holdings subsidiary--has an estimated net worth of $50 million, primarily attributed to executive compensation, equity grants, and accrued performance-based bonuses from his leadership role and involvement in Agoda's growth within the global travel tech sector.

Orbitz (Expedia Group)

Peter Kern, current CEO of Expedia Group (which owns Orbitz), has an estimated net worth of around $100 million primarily due to his executive compensation, stock awards, and previous private equity investments.

Hostelworld

Gary Morrison's estimated net worth of approximately $15 million USD is primarily attributed to his compensation packages, stock options, and equity grants received as Hostelworld's CEO, along with previous executive roles at Expedia and Google.

TUI Group

Sebastian Ebel's estimated net worth of around $10 million is primarily attributed to his executive compensation, bonuses, and long-term incentives as CEO of TUI Group, along with holdings in company shares and previous leadership roles within the organization and its affiliates.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

Harry J. Sommer's estimated net worth of around $25 million stems from his executive compensation, stock awards, and bonuses accrued during his longstanding leadership roles at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, including as CEO and former President.

Hertz Global Holdings

Stephen M. Scherr's estimated net worth of around $60 million reflects accumulated compensation from executive roles at Goldman Sachs and Hertz, including bonuses, salary, and substantial stock holdings.

Amadeus IT Group

Luis Maroto's estimated net worth of around $50 million reflects his long-standing tenure as CEO of Amadeus IT Group, significant annual compensation packages, and accrued shares and incentives from the company's sustained global growth.

Sabre Corporation

Kurt Ekert, CEO of Sabre Corporation, has an estimated net worth of around $25 million, primarily due to cumulative executive compensation, stock awards, and prior leadership roles at companies like CWT and Travelport.

Travelport

Greg Webb's estimated net worth of approximately $25 million is primarily attributed to his executive compensation, stock holdings, and bonuses accrued during his leadership roles at Travelport and previous positions at Sabre and Oracle.

Priceline (subsidiary of Booking Holdings)

Brett Keller's estimated net worth of around $40 million primarily stems from his long tenure at Priceline (subsidiary of Booking Holdings), encompassing executive compensation, stock awards, and performance bonuses.

CheapOair

Sam Jain, CEO of CheapOair, has built significant wealth through his online travel conglomerate Fareportal, which includes CheapOair and OneTravel, generating annual revenues exceeding $5 billion.

JetBlue Airways

Joanna Geraghty's estimated net worth of around $15 million is primarily attributed to her executive compensation, including salary, bonuses, stock awards, and other benefits received as CEO of JetBlue Airways.

Alaska Airlines

Ben Minicucci's estimated net worth of around $25 million derives from his longstanding executive roles at Alaska Airlines, including compensation packages, stock options, and performance bonuses.

Qatar Airways Group

Badr Mohammed Al-Meer's estimated net worth of around $5 million is attributed to his executive compensation, bonuses, and stock options from his role as CEO of Qatar Airways Group.

Singapore Airlines Group

Goh Choon Phong, current CEO of Singapore Airlines Group, has an estimated net worth of around $5 million USD, primarily derived from his executive compensation, performance bonuses, and long-term tenure at the company.

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.

Mitsuko Tottori's estimated net worth of around $5 million is largely attributed to her career-long tenure at Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., recent appointment as CEO, and accumulated earnings from executive compensations and possible stock-based incentives.

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

Ronald Lam's estimated net worth of around $5 million USD reflects his compensation as CEO of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, which includes salary, bonuses, and stock options, as well as his previous executive roles within the Swire Group.

Qantas Airways Limited

Vanessa Hudson's estimated net worth of around $5 million USD primarily stems from her long tenure and executive roles at Qantas Airways Limited, culminating in her appointment as CEO in 2023.

Turkish Airlines

Ahmet Bolat's estimated net worth of around $2 million primarily stems from his executive compensation, long-standing tenure with Turkish Airlines, and industry-standard incentives for airline CEOs.

Ryanair Holdings

Michael O'Leary's estimated net worth of around $1.1 billion primarily stems from his long-term role as CEO of Ryanair Holdings, substantial equity holdings in the company, and performance-based compensation.

easyJet

Johan Lundgren, current CEO of easyJet, has an estimated net worth of around $10 million, primarily from his executive salary, stock options, and performance-related bonuses since joining the airline in 2017.

Vrbo (Expedia Group)

Peter Kern, CEO of Expedia Group (parent company of Vrbo), has an estimated net worth of around $250 million, largely derived from his executive compensation, stock ownership, and vested equity awards within Expedia and other business ventures.

Hotwire (Expedia Group)

Neha Parikh's estimated net worth of around $10 million is primarily attributed to her executive compensation, equity holdings, and stock options accumulated during her tenure as CEO of Hotwire (Expedia Group) and previous leadership roles at companies like Cars.com.

Skyscanner

Bryan Dove's estimated net worth of around $20 million stems primarily from his leadership roles at Skyscanner and previous executive positions at prominent tech firms like Amazon and Microsoft, coupled with equity stakes, compensation, and successful exits.