DJUSCG Dow Jones U S. Travel & Leisure Index Overview

Today, only 3.5 per cent of the world population travels internationally but the number of Asian, particularly Chinese, tourists is predicted to grow enormously as the region becomes more integrated with global economy. Globalization and the digital revolution have created more competition in the Travel and Leisure market than ever before. Many well established travel companies and brands have disappeared forever in the last few years. Having a clear purpose, being financially stable as well as being operationally and environmentally sustainable will help travel companies to survive and thrive. When Wyndham Destinations spun off Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in 2018, the company needed to clarify its new vision and purpose to unlock shareholder value.

• Amid developing regulatory requirements and an increasing focus on sustainability by consumers, setting ESG targets and building the capabilities to track and report performance are important—and