https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/orbitz/ Orbitz News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-01T22:12:04+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-completes-acquisition-of-orbitz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-completes-acquisition-of-orbitz/ Expedia has completed its acquisition of Orbitz Worldwide, Inc., including all of its brands and assets, for US$12.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of approximately US$1.6 billion. With the completion of the transaction, Orbitz Worldwide stock is no longer being traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Sat, 26 Sep 2015 10:03:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-joins-forces-with-orbitz-for-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-joins-forces-with-orbitz-for-business/ Visa is working with Orbitz for Business, the corporate travel brand of Orbitz Worldwide, to provide corporate clients with a turn-key, end-to-end travel and expense solution designed to make booking, reconciliation and reporting more efficient. Sat, 08 Aug 2015 08:36:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-acquire-orbitz-worldwide-for-us1.6bn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-acquire-orbitz-worldwide-for-us1.6bn/ Expedia has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement under which it will acquire Orbitz Worldwide, including all of Orbitz Worldwide’s brands, for $12.00 per share in cash. The deal represents an enterprise value of approximately $1.6 billion, and a premium of approximately 29 per cent over the volume weighted average share price for the five trading days up to and including February 11th, 2015. Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:26:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-back-on-orbitz-sites/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-back-on-orbitz-sites/ Orbitz Worldwide has reached an agreement with American Airlines to continue to offer American Airlines and US Airways flights on all of its sites. Consumers should see all available flights immediately. All tickets previously purchased on Orbitz Worldwide sites remain valid. Sat, 30 Aug 2014 07:53:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-partners-with-puerto-rico-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-partners-with-puerto-rico-tourism/ Leading online travel company Orbitz Worldwide has partnered with Puerto Rico Tourism Co. to launch “Orbitz Originals: Secrets of Puerto Rico,” a 10-part online video series that is hosted by award-winning travel expert Richard Bangs and is available for viewing at Orbitz.com/PuertoRico. Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-hotelclub-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-hotelclub-china/ Online booking community HotelClub has appointed Dandan Cheng as VP & Managing Director, HotelClub China. In this newly created role she will lead HotelClub’s Chinese brand “HotelClub - 好客邦” (“Hàokèbāng”) in China’s rapidly growing travel sector. Based in Shanghai, China, Cheng will report to Nicolas Chu, President of HotelClub. Sun, 25 May 2014 09:26:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-aquires-travelocitys-affiliate-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-aquires-travelocitys-affiliate-business/ Orbitz Worldwide has acquired certain assets and contracts of the Travelocity Partner Network which provides private label travel technology solutions for bank loyalty programs and online commerce sites. The operations of the Travelocity Partner Network will be integrated into the Orbitz Partner Network. Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:56:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-signs-two-key-partners-in-united-states/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-signs-two-key-partners-in-united-states/ Amadeus and Orbitz Worldwide, a leading global online travel company which uses technology to transform the way consumers around the world plan and purchase travel, have announced the two companies have entered into a new multi-year agreement. At the same time Orbitz has also completed a long term GDS agreement deal with Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry. Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:20:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz.com-rolls-out-update-to-orbitz-flights-hotels-cars-app-for-android/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz.com-rolls-out-update-to-orbitz-flights-hotels-cars-app-for-android/ Affirming its commitment to industry-leading mobile travel planning tools for consumers, Orbitz.com today announced the re-launch of the Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars app for Android, adding major speed improvements and single-screen booking for flights, hotel rooms and car rentals for the massive number of travelers now carrying Android-powered smartphones. Mon, 02 Sep 2013 03:29:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/barney-harford-chief-executive-orbitz-worldwide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/barney-harford-chief-executive-orbitz-worldwide/ Barney Harford, chief executive, Orbitz Worldwide, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in Abu Dhabi. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:47:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-releases-first-native-app-for-ipad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-releases-first-native-app-for-ipad/ Orbitz today launched the Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars app for iPad, an extension of its top-rated mobile apps. The Orbitz app for iPad is the only fully native, in-app experience that allows consumers to search and book all three major components of a trip. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:30:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-seeks-strategic-alternatives-for-away-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-seeks-strategic-alternatives-for-away-network/ Leading online travel company Orbitz Worldwide Inc. announced today it is exploring strategic alternatives for some or all of the assets within the Away Network.  The Away Network includes specialized travel content, valuable domain names with strong organic traffic and an active customer base seeking travel news and deals. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:30:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-seeks-strategic-alternatives-for-away-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-seeks-strategic-alternatives-for-away-network/ Online travel company Orbitz is exploring strategic alternatives for some or all of the assets within the Away Network.  The Away Network includes specialized travel content, valuable domain names with strong organic traffic and an active customer base seeking travel news and deals. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:13:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marcus-stands-down-as-orbitz-chief-financial-officer-after-just-two-months/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marcus-stands-down-as-orbitz-chief-financial-officer-after-just-two-months/ Mitch Marcus has stood down as Orbitz Worldwide chief financial officer after just two months in the job. Marcus has left to “pursue other opportunities”, Orbitz stated in a Securities & Exchange Commission filing. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:44:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-and-energizer-launch-integrated-media-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-and-energizer-launch-integrated-media-campaign/ Leading online travel company Orbitz Worldwide and Energizer, a global leader in providing portable power, today announced the launch of an integrated media campaign designed to reinforce brand alignment between Energizer’s suite of Portable Power products and the act of booking travel at Orbitz.com. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-and-energizer-join-forces-with-media-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-and-energizer-join-forces-with-media-campaign/ Online travel company Orbitz Worldwide and Energizer are launching an integrated media campaign designed to reinforce brand alignment between Energizer’s suite of Portable Power products and the act of booking travel at Orbitz.com. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:42:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer/ Orbitz Worldwide has appointed Mitch Marcus as the company’s chief financial officer (CFO), effective November 12th.  Mitch will have global responsibility for accounting, financial planning & analysis, investor relations, tax, internal audit and treasury.  He will be based at the Orbitz Worldwide headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-links-with-brand-usa-for-new-ebookers-explorer-app-for-ipa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-links-with-brand-usa-for-new-ebookers-explorer-app-for-ipa/ Leading global online travel company Orbitz Worldwide has launched a partnership with Brand USA. Brand USA was launched in 2011 in support of the United States’ first global marketing effort to promote itself as a premier travel destination. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:50:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels-by-orbitz-launches-for-android/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels-by-orbitz-launches-for-android/ Adding to its award-winning suite of mobile travel products, Orbitz has announced the launch of Hotels by Orbitz for Android – a powerful and fast native application that gives customers an intuitive search-and-book experience designed specifically for Android. The free app, available on Google Play, offers travellers helpful comparison tools, secure booking in just three taps and Orbitz Mobile Steals – exclusive, mobile-only discounts on hotel stays in over 240 popular destinations worldwide. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:53:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-launches-spanish-language-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-launches-spanish-language-website/ Orbitz is launching a full-service Spanish-language website targeting the US market to enable Spanish-speaking travellers to easily access deals on hotel rooms, airline tickets, vacation packages, car rentals and travel activities available via their desktops or smartphones. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:42:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-launches-full-service-spanish-travel-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-launches-full-service-spanish-travel-website/ Orbitz today announced the launch of Orbitz en Español, www.orbitz.com/es, the only full-service Spanish-language travel website targeting the U.S. market. Orbitz en Español brings the great deals and choices for hotel rooms, airline tickets, vacation packages, car rentals and travel activities available on Orbitz.com to Spanish-speaking travelers in the U.S. booking on computers and smartphones. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/federal-judge-finds-in-favour-of-american-in-antitrust-case/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/federal-judge-finds-in-favour-of-american-in-antitrust-case/ A federal judge in the United States has denied a request by Orbitz Worldwide, Sabre Holdings and Travelport to have a lawsuit filed by American Airlines dismissed. The suit alleges accuses the companies of antitrust violations. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:23:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-fined-50000-for-failing-to-display-baggage-fees/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-fined-50000-for-failing-to-display-baggage-fees/ The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined online ticket agent Orbitz $50,000 for failing to clearly display baggage fees on its website, following a new rule which went into effect in January this year. Orbitz has been directed to cease and desist from further violations. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:16:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-hit-by-european-economy-slowdown/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-hit-by-european-economy-slowdown/ Online travel agency Orbitz Worldwide has reported a lower second quarter profit than expected, while also cutting its full-year growth forecast. Shares in the online booking agent fell 20 per cent, as continued economic uncertainty hit confidence in the business. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:26:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-pledges-25000-in-travel-to-vacation-party-nominee/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-pledges-25000-in-travel-to-vacation-party-nominee/ Vacations are 100 percent awesome, yet only 57 percent of Americans take all of their vacation time. With the 2012 election campaign in full swing, Orbitz has founded the Vacation Party to secure Americans’ vacation rights. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-to-host-q2-2012-earnings-call/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-to-host-q2-2012-earnings-call/ Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 a.m. CDT) to discuss the company’s financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-rolls-out-major-update-to-app-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-rolls-out-major-update-to-app-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch/ Orbitz announced today a re-launch of the popular Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars for iPhone App, adding major speed improvements, powerful sort and filtering capabilities and new mapping tools that better highlight exclusive, mobile-only hotel discounts. The completely rebuilt Orbitz app is the only fully native, streamlined in-app search and book experience for flights, hotel rooms and car rentals. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-re-launches-iphone-travel-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-re-launches-iphone-travel-app/ Orbitz has announced a re-launch of its popular Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars for iPhone App. The new programme includes major speed improvements, powerful sort and filtering capabilities and new mapping tools that better highlight exclusive, mobile-only hotel discounts. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:19:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-77-percent-of-americans-have-summer-travel-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-77-percent-of-americans-have-summer-travel-plans/ As the economy improves consumers are hitting the road and increasing their summer vacation budgets with 53 percent planning to spend more than $1,500 compared to 39 percent in 2011. Orbitz surveyed nearly 1,000 U.S. travelers about their summer travel plans and of those surveyed 77 percent are taking a vacation this summer with more than half (56 percent) planning to travel by car and 39 percent by air. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/barney-harford-chief-executive-orbitz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/barney-harford-chief-executive-orbitz/ Barney Harford, chief executive, Orbitz, talks Breaking Travel News through the latest tourism industry tech trends. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:39:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-50-faves-facebook-fame-is-ready-for-take-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-50-faves-facebook-fame-is-ready-for-take-off/ Travel fans are being given another chance to win 50 fabulous vacations at destinations around the world with the latest version of Orbitz.com’s Facebook sweepstakes Orbitz 50 Faves, a fun and free Facebook game. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-unveils-hotels-iphone-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-unveils-hotels-iphone-app/ Orbitz.com has launched its new iPhone application that gives customers an intuitive search-and-book experience designed specifically for iPhone and offers travellers comparison tools, secure booking Orbitz Mobile Steals – exclusive, mobile-only discounts of up to 50% off hotel stays in popular cities worldwide. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:05:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-for-business-adds-limos.com-services-in-62-countries-worldwide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-for-business-adds-limos.com-services-in-62-countries-worldwide/ Orbitz for Business, the corporate travel brand of Orbitz Worldwide, today announced a new partnership with Limos.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for private car services, adding over 2,000 local town car and limousine suppliers to complement its existing portfolio of leading car rental providers Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-supports-obama-initiative-to-increase-international-tourism-to-the-u/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-supports-obama-initiative-to-increase-international-tourism-to-the-u/ Orbitz Worldwide chief executive officer Barney Harford said that today’s announcement by President Obama of a comprehensive plan to increase in-bound international travel is critical to keeping tourists and their billions of dollars in spending power flowing into the U.S. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:02:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-austin-and-chicago-to-be-travel-hotspots-in-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-austin-and-chicago-to-be-travel-hotspots-in-2012/ An improving economy and a pent-up demand for travel resulted in a strong year in 2011 for the travel industry and a bright outlook for 2012 with London, Austin and Chicago projected to be among the top destinations this year. Orbitz today released its “Look Back, Look Ahead” Insider Index, examining 2011 travel and projecting top destinations and travel trends for the year ahead. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaiian-airlines-enters-into-multi-year-partnership-with-orbitz-worldwide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaiian-airlines-enters-into-multi-year-partnership-with-orbitz-worldwide/ Hawaiian Airlines has entered into a multi-year partnership with Orbitz Worldwide Distribution, launching a private label solution to power both hotel and dynamic package bookings on the airline’s website. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-set-for-citi-22nd-global-entertainment-media-telecommunica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-set-for-citi-22nd-global-entertainment-media-telecommunica/ Orbitz Worldwide has announced it will participate in the Citi 22nd Annual Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference in San Francisco, California on Thursday, January 5th, 2012. Barney Harford, chief executive officer of Orbitz Worldwide, will participate in a question and answer session that will begin at 10:30. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:29:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-to-participate-at-the-citi-22nd-annual-global-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-to-participate-at-the-citi-22nd-annual-global-conference/ Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it will participate in the Citi 22nd Annual Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference in San Francisco, California on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-unveils-new-mobile-website-and-introduces-new-mobile-steals-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-unveils-new-mobile-website-and-introduces-new-mobile-steals-program/ Orbitz today unveiled a faster, more powerful version of its mobile website http://m.orbitz.com that makes it easy for travelers to search for and book hotel rooms, airline tickets and car rentals from any web-enabled mobile phone. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-in-facebook-holiday-giveaway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-in-facebook-holiday-giveaway/ Orbitz Facebook fans are being given the chance to recognize individuals who make the world a better place with the gift of travel through the Orbitz “Gift It Forward” contest on Facebook which allows Orbitz Facebook fans to nominate a deserving neighbor, co-worker, family member, or friend for a luxury vacation to Mexico. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:56:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-issues-statement-following-courts-dismissal-of-lawsuit-by-american-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-issues-statement-following-courts-dismissal-of-lawsuit-by-american-a/ The following Orbitz Worldwide statement is in response to the court ruling granting Orbitz Worldwide’s motion to dismiss American Airlines’ federal antitrust claims. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz.com-signs-aol-travel-in-major-new-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz.com-signs-aol-travel-in-major-new-partnership/ Orbitz Worldwide has announced the signing a multi-year agreement for Orbitz.com to be the primary travel booking partner for AOL Travel. Following the launch of the partnership in January 2012, visitors to AOL Travel will be able to book hotels, vacation packages, flights, rental cars, cruises and more on Orbitz.com. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:46:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-to-participate-at-the-citi-8th-annual-small-mid-cap-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-to-participate-at-the-citi-8th-annual-small-mid-cap-conference/ Orbitz Worldwide, Inc announced today that it will participate in the Citi 8th Annual Small/Mid Cap Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:58:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-insider-index-unveils-the-busiest-airports-over-thanksgiving/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-insider-index-unveils-the-busiest-airports-over-thanksgiving/ Los Angeles’ LAX, Chicago’s O’Hare (ORD) and Orlando International (MCO) will be the nation’s busiest airports this Thanksgiving, according to data released today by Orbitz (www.orbitz.com). Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chicago-convention-tourism-bureau-partners-with-orbitz-worldwide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chicago-convention-tourism-bureau-partners-with-orbitz-worldwide/ The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB) today announced a multi-year agreement with global online travel leader Orbitz Worldwide to further enhance the travel planning experience on choosechicago.com the official visitors site for the destination. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/texas-court-of-appeals-affirms-decision-for-online-travel-companies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/texas-court-of-appeals-affirms-decision-for-online-travel-companies/ The Texas 14th Court of Appeals yesterday affirmed that online travel companies (OTCs) pay all of the taxes that they are legally required to, and that the City of Houston and the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority cannot impose taxes on them for their reservation services. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:30:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-insider-index-reveals-top-10-holiday-travel-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-insider-index-reveals-top-10-holiday-travel-destinations/ More than 80% of holiday season travelers plan to spend time with family during at least one of their upcoming trips and most are willing to cut back on buying gifts, if necessary, to cover higher travel costs, according to the Orbitz Holiday Travel Insider Index and Travel Survey that was released today. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-to-host-third-quarter-2011-earnings-call/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-to-host-third-quarter-2011-earnings-call/ Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. will host a conference call on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 a.m. CDT) to discuss the company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:30:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dollar-thrifty-extends-orbitz-agreement1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dollar-thrifty-extends-orbitz-agreement1/ Dollar Thrifty has extended its agreement with Orbitz Worldwide to distribute its Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental brands through the Orbitz family of sites until the end of 2014. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:19:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-for-business-adds-expenseanywhere-to-expense-management-solution-por/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-for-business-adds-expenseanywhere-to-expense-management-solution-por/ Orbitz for Business, the corporate travel group of Orbitz Worldwide Inc, today announced that it has added ExpenseAnywhere, a leading provider of powerful and easy-to-use expense automation solutions, to its growing portfolio of expense management and reporting tools. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-to-power-amex-consumer-travel-site/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-to-power-amex-consumer-travel-site/ Orbitz Worldwide will power the American Express consumer travel site in the second half of 2012, according to reports. Orbitz will provide air, car, hotel, dynamic packages, activities and services to the site, while Amex offers double Membership Rewards services. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:06:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-launches-72-hour-sale-through-free-ipad-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-launches-72-hour-sale-through-free-ipad-app/ Building on the success of its popular and highly acclaimed Orbitz Hotels App for iPad, Orbitz today launched a 72-hour flash sale exclusively through the free app. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:16:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-appoints-kenneth-esterow-to-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-appoints-kenneth-esterow-to-board/ Orbitz Worldwide has announced the appointment of Kenneth Esterow to its board of directors. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:20:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-and-starcite-launch-orbitz-for-business-meetings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-and-starcite-launch-orbitz-for-business-meetings/ Orbitz for Business, the corporate travel brand of Orbitz Worldwide, and StarCite, Inc., the leading provider of web-based solutions to strategically manage corporate meetings and events, today launched Orbitz for Business Meetings, a new meetings booking channel powered by StarCite and delivered through the Orbitz for Business website. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:30:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-reports-second-quarter-2011-results/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-reports-second-quarter-2011-results/ Orbitz Worldwide has seen profits slip over the second quarter, although strength in its international business arrested some declines. The company said earlier the total value of its bookings slipped three per cent to $3 billion, led by a fall of about 9 per cent in domestic business. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:17:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-to-participate-at-the-canaccord-genuity-growth-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-to-participate-at-the-canaccord-genuity-growth-conference/ Barney Harford, Chief Executive Officer of Orbitz Worldwide, will participate in a question and answer session that will begin at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-price-assurance-refunds-hit-10-million-mark/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-price-assurance-refunds-hit-10-million-mark/ Orbitz today announced that its one-of-a-kind Price Assurance cash refund program has hit the $10 million mark. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-to-host-second-quarter-2011-earnings-call/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-to-host-second-quarter-2011-earnings-call/ Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:45:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-inks-deal-with-virgin-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-worldwide-inks-deal-with-virgin-australia/ Orbitz Worldwide Inc. today announced a new partnership with Virgin Australia to power standalone hotel bookings on its Australian websites (www.vaustralia.com.au and www.virginaustralia.com). Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:45:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-launches-new-orbitz-hotels-app-for-ipad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-launches-new-orbitz-hotels-app-for-ipad/ Orbitz today announced the launch of the Orbitz Hotels App, a native iPad application that gives customers an intuitive search-and-book experience designed specifically for iPad. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-row-with-online-retailers-deepens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-row-with-online-retailers-deepens/ American Airlines’ bitter dispute with online retailers has deepened after its talks with one of its distributors Sabre Holdings collapsed, with the two sides now exchanging lawsuits. Separately, the airline has also lost a court ruling, which has declared it must sell its flights on Orbitz. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:10:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/availpro-signs-orbitz-worldwide-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/availpro-signs-orbitz-worldwide-agreement/ Orbitz Worldwide has now joined the network of distributors managed via Availpro. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:51:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/enterprise-ditches-orbitz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/enterprise-ditches-orbitz/ Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates the largest fleet of rental cars in the world under the Alamo Rent A Car, National Car Rental, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car brands, today announced it will end its relationship with Orbitz.com Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/enterprise-severs-ties-with-orbitz.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/enterprise-severs-ties-with-orbitz.com/ Enterprise Holdings has announced it will end its relationship with Orbitz.com and its sister site CheapTickets.com after months of difficult discussions. The decision follows that of American Airlines, which cut out intermediaries in order channel business through its own distribution system. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:52:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-for-biz-signs-on-globalstar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-for-biz-signs-on-globalstar/ Orbitz for Business has signed a new partnership with GlobalStar Travel Management, a provider of global travel management solutions, to extend Orbitz for Business capabilities into 75 new countries across Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia (including China and India) and the Pacific Rim.  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:16:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-for-business-adds-online-rail-search-with-silverrail-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-for-business-adds-online-rail-search-with-silverrail-partnership/ Orbitz for Business, the corporate travel group of Orbitz Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: OWW), today announced a new partnership with SilverRail Technologies, the leader in online search and booking solutions specializing in passenger rail transportation. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:39:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-removes-fares-from-orbitz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-removes-fares-from-orbitz/ American Airlines has won a legal battle to remove its flights from price comparison website Orbitz – sparking debate over the future of third-party travel sites. American has frequently stated travellers should deal directly with the airline, rather than employing third party sites, in order to reduce costs and gain a more tailored experience. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:11:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-index-top-10-spring-break-destinations-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-index-top-10-spring-break-destinations-2010/ As families and college students embark on Spring Break vacations, Orbitz (www.orbitz.com) releases the top destinations where Spring Break travelers are heading this year. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-sites-win-key-us-tax-ruling/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-sites-win-key-us-tax-ruling/ Online travel companies including Expedia have won the first of several pending legal battles to roll back tax assessments by California cities that claim they owe tens of millions of dollars in occupancy taxes. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:52:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-picks-top-10-hotels-decked-out-for-the-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orbitz-picks-top-10-hotels-decked-out-for-the-holidays/ From New York to Oahu, hotels around the country are getting all blinged out to help travelers feel the holiday spirit. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:50:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-cuts-phone-fees-in-price-war/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-cuts-phone-fees-in-price-war/ Expedia has made a significant change to its service policy, eliminating all phone-based booking fees and the company will not charge phone booking fees for any flight, car rental, hotel or cruise reservation booked by phone in the US. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:46:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/florida-ag-sues-expedia-and-orbitz-if-cities-can-we-can-too/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/florida-ag-sues-expedia-and-orbitz-if-cities-can-we-can-too/ Bill McCollum, the Florida Attorney General filed suit against Expedia and Orbitz this afternoon, opening the next chapter in the ongoing fight over occupancy taxes. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/florida-sues-online-travel-companies-over-tax/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/florida-sues-online-travel-companies-over-tax/ The state of Florida is suing online travel companies Expedia and Orbitz over hotel taxes following a number of lawsuits nationwide which claim the sites owe local authorities millions of dollars in tax. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:39:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/texas-cities-vs.-pcln-expe-oww-et-al-a-draw-at-best/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/texas-cities-vs.-pcln-expe-oww-et-al-a-draw-at-best/ Late last week, a jury in San Antonio delivered a verdict on a class-action suit against the major OTAs that was brought by around 170 cities in Texas. The verdict against Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity and Priceline is for $20M plus court imposed penalties and interest. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:56:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/orbitz-new-homepage-wheres-the-love-tlc-no-more/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/orbitz-new-homepage-wheres-the-love-tlc-no-more/ This morning Orbitz rolled out a new home page - gone are the jarring deep blues and oranges of the old site. Many of the changes are subtle but overall, it has a much cleaner look and feel. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:58:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/orbitz-blogger-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/orbitz-blogger-day/ Orbitz Worldwide hosted their first annual Blogger’s Day early this week at their headquarters in the beautiful city of Chicago. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:46:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090106151140553/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090106151140553/ Orbitz Worldwide has kicked off 2009 by announcing that travel brand ebookers has completed the process of migrating and testing all 13 of its country sites across Europe to Orbitz Worldwide’s new technology platform. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:11:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080125102044477/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080125102044477/ A majority (56%) of business travelers don’t feel the need or desire to be connected at 30,000 feet, according to a recent Orbitz For Business survey. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:09:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071126151501314/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071126151501314/ Orbitz Worldwide hasreached an agreement with low-fare carrier JetBlue Airways to distribute its airfares, effective immediately, through its Orbitz, CheapTickets andOrbitz for Business brands. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:15:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071012121017659/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071012121017659/ Orbitz is launching its incentive program supporting the beta-test of its OrbitzTLC Traveler Update service. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:10:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060913121225189/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060913121225189/ Steve Barnhart, chief financial officer of Orbitz Worldwide unit, has been appointed as president. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:12:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060525150907272/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060525150907272/ Orbitz has launched Insider Podcasts, available for download via iTunes and Orbitz.com. Thu, 25 May 2006 15:09:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040329141352147/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040329141352147/ Orbitz for Business todayannounced the results of a national survey that reveals the majority ofbusiness travelers are equally or more cost-conscious when it comes tosaving their company money in 2004. According to The Orbitz BusinessTravel Survey conducted online by Harris Interactive(R), 83% of businesstravelers feel “more” (30%) or “as” (53%) obligated to save their companymoney when traveling for business this year. Mon, 29 Mar 2004 14:13:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn4177/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn4177/ Orbitz, the travel website founded by the world`s leading airlines, today introduced Orbitz for Business, offering the first corporate booking and tracking tools that can save companies of all sizes up to 75% on transaction costs. Wed, 17 Jul 2002 08:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn41000057/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn41000057/ As the likes of Sabre/Travelocity and Microsoft/Expedia chewed their nails—and the Interactive Travel Services Association wondered if they’d have to reconsider their refusal to allow new kid on the block, Orbitz, to become a member—an impassioned case was being made by Orbitz’ chairman and CEO, Jeffrey G. Katz, to the US Senate Commerce Committee on Internet Sales of Airline Tickets.  It has been Katz’s task to present Orbitz’ case to Congress, and he firmly believes that they will be given a clean bill of anti-trust health in the run-up to the launch of their new internet travel web site later this year. Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:00:35 +0000