Key Points
- Glenn Fogel (Booking Holdings), Bob Iger (Disney), and Dara Khosrowshahi (Uber) were the top three highest-paid travel CEOs in 2024, all ranking in the S&P 500’s top 25.
- Twelve out of twenty travel company CEOs in the S&P 500 earned above the $17.1 million median CEO pay in 2024.
- Hotel companies had the most CEOs listed among travel firms, while some companies and leaders were absent due to employment criteria.
Summary
In 2024, the highest-paid travel company CEOs included Glenn Fogel of Booking Holdings, Bob Iger of Disney, and Dara Khosrowshahi of Uber, all ranking among the top 25 in the S&P 500 CEO pay scale. Out of 20 travel-related CEOs in the S&P 500, twelve received compensation higher than the median of $17.1 million. Hotel companies were the most represented sector in the rankings, while some notable leaders, such as Expedia Group’s Ariane Gorin, were excluded due to eligibility requirements.
