Hilton Worldwide issued the following statement today from President &
CEO Christopher J. Nassetta following his meeting at the White House
with President Barack Obama and other travel leaders:
“Tourism is a tremendous source of US jobs and economic growth.
Worldwide, travelers last year made over one billion international
trips, and that number is projected to double over the next 20 years. If
the US can host its fair share of those visitors, millions of jobs will
be created right here in the US – jobs that cannot be sent offshore. The
President’s action today will help the United States better compete
globally for those future travelers.”
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 94
years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition
of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of
ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,100 managed,
franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more
than 685,000 rooms in 92 countries and territories, including Waldorf
Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels &
Resorts, 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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