Hilton Worldwide President & CEO Commends President Obama’s Action to Reduce Wait Times at Key US Airports

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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®.

Lindsey Smith
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lindsey.smith2@hilton.com

Source: Hilton Worldwide

Released May 22, 2014