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U.S. Travel Association Welcomes Brazil Into Global Entry Program
U.S. Travel Association | February 9, 2022
WASHINGTON (February 9, 2022)—U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the announcement that Brazil and its citizens now have full partnership in the Global Entry program, which will ease travel to the United States for business and tourism: “The American travel community begins a new chapter with Brazil’s full admittance into the Global Entry program. This effective trusted traveler program will provide pre-approved travelers from Brazil with an expedited Customs process upon arrival in the United States. “While this is welcome news, the Biden administration must also address the o...
Atlantica Hotels Agreement With Hilton to Expand the DoubleTree Brand in Brazil
DoubleTree by Hilton | January 23, 2019
MCLEAN, Va. and SÃO PAULO – January 23, 2019 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Atlantica Hotels today announced the signing of a management license agreement whereby Atlantica plans to develop and manage DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Brazil. As part of this agreement, the companies also announced the first planned DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Porto Alegre, Brazil. This agreement will introduce DoubleTree by Hilton in Brazil, underscoring Hilton's continued commitment in the Caribbean and Latin America to introduce the company's industry-leading brands across the region. "Through our partnership with Atlantica Hotels, we...
Brazil Beckons Tourists, but Can Hotels Keep Up?
Jones Lang LaSalle | November 12, 2014
Opportunities abound in Brazil's hot market–but not without challenges The 2014 World Cup proved a much-needed boost of good publicity for Brazil. The country is currently facing a recession and inflation stands at 6.5 percent. But over the summer, more than 1 million foreign tourists flocked to the South American country to watch their teams compete. Early indicators showed that each of the 12 host cities benefitted from the influx of tourists, and it looks like the party continues for the country's hotel sector–despite broader economic challenges in Brazil. "The promotional effects of the World Cup, coupled with the devaluation of...
