Hilton Worldwide Applauds Brazilian Government’s Decision to Participate in the U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s “Glo...
July 01 2015 - 11:36AM
Business Wire
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) applauds the commitment by U.S.
President Barack Obama and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to
incorporate Brazil into the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s
(CBP) Global Entry program. This announcement came following the
meeting between the two presidents in Washington where they
discussed bilateral cooperation, including expansion of trade and
investment between the two countries.
In a joint statement, the Heads of State announced the decision
by the Brazilian government to participate in the “Global Entry”
program. The Presidents committed to work closely together to meet
the requirements of both the United States Visa Waiver Program and
Brazil’s applicable legislation to enable American and Brazilian
citizens visa-free travel.
The Global Entry program makes it easier for Brazilians to
travel to the United States by providing expedited clearance for
pre-approved travelers, an important step to the eventual entry of
Brazil into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) as part of a
U.S.-Brazil Trusted Traveler Program. The VWP would further
facilitate travel between the U.S. and Brazil by eliminating the
need to secure travel visas for temporary visits between the two
countries.
“At Hilton Worldwide, we embrace efforts to increase
hassle-free, safe travel between countries,” said Christopher J.
Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton Worldwide. “Making it easier
for business travelers to travel between the United States and
Brazil could lead to record-breaking trade and investment
opportunities in both countries, including in the hospitality
industry.”
In 2014, over 2.3 million Brazilians visited the U.S.,
generating $13.1 billion in travel spending and supporting 75,000
American jobs. A U.S.-Brazil Trusted Traveler Program including
Global Entry and the VWP has the potential to significantly
increase the contribution Brazil, with a population of 200 million,
has on the U.S. economy. These measures could also have a sizable
economic impact within Brazil, which is seeking additional foreign
business and investment as it prepares to host the 2016 Summer
Olympics.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality
company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service
hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service
hotels. For 95 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to
continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest
experiences. The Company's portfolio of twelve world-class global
brands is comprised of more than 4,350 managed, franchised, owned
and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 720,000
rooms in 94 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels
& Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels
& Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton,
DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn,
Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton
and Hilton Grand Vacations. The Company also manages an
award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.
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Hilton WorldwideChris Brooks,
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