Luxury Outdoor Experience Economy
Ali@ali
+3.3%
since Oct 6
The idea
I think affluent spending keeps moving away from owning things and toward doing them, especially outdoors. This basket sticks to companies whose entire business is the outdoor trip itself: expedition cruising makes up the largest piece, with mountain and park experiences next, then upscale outdoor stays, and a small cash buffer. I kept out generic booking platforms and mass-market travel names on purpose, and I am giving this three to five years to play out.
What it owns
- Small-ship expeditions to remote destinations like Antarctica and the Galapagos cater to affluent travelers seeking authentic wild experiences, where premium pricing and full bookings drive the business. · Lindblad Expeditions HoldingsIt operates small-ship expeditions exclusively to remote polar and tropical destinations, making it a pure play on affluent travelers paying premium fares for one-of-a-kind wild experiences., Viking HoldingsIt sells destination-focused cruises including a growing expedition fleet to affluent travelers, with the business model depending on premium passengers filling ships at full fares rather than trading down.40%
- Iconic mountain resorts and national park lodges serve as destinations where the location itself is the product, drawing premium visitors willing to pay for access to unique outdoor places. · Vail ResortsIt owns marquee ski mountains that draw affluent visitors, with an Epic Pass that locks in spending from premium skiers seeking iconic mountain experiences and higher per-visitor revenue., Pursuit Attractions and HospitalityIt operates attractions and lodges in iconic park destinations like Banff and Jasper, capturing spending from premium travelers paying for tours and accommodations at these irreplaceable locations.36%
- Premium RV resorts and outdoor accommodations capture spending from affluent travelers prioritizing experiences and time outdoors over material consumption. · Equity LifeStyle PropertiesIt owns upscale RV resorts and outdoor properties that house affluent travelers prioritizing outdoor experiences, with revenue tied to occupancy and rates at premium properties.14%
- Cash10%