

Investors with an interest in Leisure and Recreation Services stocks have likely encountered both Expedia (EXPE) and Viking Holdings (VIK). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

U.S. consumer sentiment hit a five-month high as energy costs fell. CTAS, CZR, NCLH, NWSA and VIK are five consumer discretionary picks for H2 2026.

Artisan Mid Cap Fund portfolio generated strong absolute returns and outpaced the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. Within IT, several semiconductor holdings produced exceptional returns, with multiple positions rising more than 100% during the period. During the quarter, we initiated new positions in Entegris, Modine Manufacturing and C.H. Robinson Worldwide.

Spending on travel and tourism continues nearly unabated. Total U.S. tourism spending reached approximately $1.35 trillion in 2025, according to the U.S. Travel Association's Fall 2025 Forecast.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced two new river voyages for 2030 that will offer guests the rare opportunity to experience the world-renowned Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, which has been performed every 10 years for nearly 400 years. With departure dates from May through September 2030, the new Oberammergau, Innsbruck & the Rhine and Oberammergau with Salzburg itineraries both feature preferred seating at the 43rd Passion Play and al.

Investors interested in Leisure and Recreation Services stocks are likely familiar with Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH) and Viking Holdings (VIK). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of its newest river ships, the Viking Annar and the Viking Fjolvar. Both vessels were built at Meyer's Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. The Viking Annar will sail Viking's itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while the Viking Fjolvar will sail itineraries on the Seine River. “We are proud to welcome the Viking Annar and the Viking Fjolvar to our growing flee.

Viking is crushing the market with an 84% jump over the past year. The three better-known cruise line stocks are losing to the market.
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