The chart illustrates the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on major companies in the travel and hospitality sectors, highlighting drastic reductions in market capitalization. Airlines, such as Delta and United, experienced severe declines, with market caps dropping by over 50%. The gaming industry, represented by companies like Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts, also faced substantial losses, with market caps decreasing by over 30%. The hotel sector, including giants like Hilton and Marriott, saw market caps nearly halved. Cruise lines were among the hardest hit, with Norwegian Cruise Line's market cap plummeting by 72%. This data underscores the widespread financial distress across these industries, reflecting the broader economic challenges posed by the pandemic. The visualization effectively captures the scale of these losses, providing a stark reminder of the pandemic's economic toll.
