42nd Street with traffic and view of Hyatt hotel, Pershing Square Plaza and Grand Central station, ... [+] New York City. (Photo by: Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesHyatt stock has gained close to 14% since early 2024, roughly in line with the S&P 500. In comparison, rival Hilton stock is up about 17% over the same period. There are a couple of trends driving the recent price appreciation. Travel and leisure demand has remained robust, ...