Q1 Earnings Reach Four-Year High: Tech and Travel Surge Amidst Labor Resilience

Published on May 11, 2026

The travel and leisure space remains a bright spot, with Marriott posting a robust earnings beat driven by a 12% increase in gross revenue and strong global booking trends. Airbnb also had a strong showing, topping revenue forecasts and raising its full-year outlook as global travel momentum drove a 19% increase in gross booking value.