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Orbitz (OWW) is in the Travel Industry
- Revenue
- Dec 31 2007
- $859.0M
- Profit
- Dec 31 2007
- ($85.0M)
- Market Cap
- Dec 03 2008
- $239.0M
Latest News and Analysis
Orbitz Worldwide First Online Travel Agency to Help Travelers Ride the Vegas Strip on One Rail
Orbitz.com and CheapTickets.com Sign Distribution Deal with the Las Vegas Monorail
Orbitz Flies Ahead in the Online Travel Industry While Online Agencies Consolidate Their Lead Over Airline Sites, Keynote Reports
SAN MATEO, Calif. -- Keynote Systems (Nasdaq:KEYN):
Trials show online travel agency Orbitz tops in finding cheapest airfares.
By Jim Fuquay, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Jim Fuquay, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Ex-Orbitz star creates his own ticket system; G2 offers airlines cheaper route to agencies.(News)(Orbitz Inc.)(G2 Switchworks Corp.)(global distribution systems )(Column)
Byline: KRISTINA BUCHTHAL Alex Zoghlin and online travel agency Orbitz Inc. parted ways last year, but their paths are converging again. The 34-year-old tech wiz and his former employer both want a slice of a big opportunity in the air travel bu...
Small Business: Firms faring better with e-travel; Online agencies offer lower prices, new services; best for domestic trips.(Small Business)
Byline: ellen ullman When ally haynes' bosses went to Los Angeles recently and discovered their favorite hotel was booked, they called her in a panic to get the name of the hotel they had stayed at a year earlier. Without missing a...
Third airline hearing focuses on leveling the playing field. (In the News).(Brief Article)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Travel agents and travel technology executives speaking here at the July 11 hearing of the National Commission to Ensure Consumer Information and Choice in the Airline Industry departed from the main theme of the panel's first two hearings. They didn't just bash Orbitz,...
To regulate or not to regulate: Agencies and airlines spar over CRS rules and Internet fares. (Technology).
If there is any subject that has captivated agents as much as the drop to zero airline commissions lately, it is Internet fares and retailers' inability to sell them. And if there is one airline they may dislike even more than Delta, it could very well be...
Airlines, E-Travel Agencies Poised To Battle For Bookings
Billions Of Dollars At Stake In Quest For Electronic Marketplace Airline websites are gaining significant ground in selling tickets on the Internet, but carriers will continue to face stiff competition from online travel agencies despite a decision this month by the Department of Transportation DOT to allow five major...
U.S. Lawmakers Skeptical of Northwest's Plans to Cut Online Commissions
Two Congressman Ask Agencies to Investigate Anti-Competitive Implications The U.S. government's relentless scrutiny of the country's air carriers continued March 2 as two congressman accused Northwest Airlines [NWAC] of potential anti-competitive behavior. The accusations came after Northwest and alliance partner KLM Royal Dutch Airlines eliminated 5 percent commissions...
Strict rules in store for online travel agency.
Byline:Pamela M. Prah Antitrust cops will step in to make sure that big airlines don't put the squeeze on competitors by offering the lowest fares exclusively to Orbitz, a controversial online travel agency that several major carriers will jointly launch later this year. ...
Additional Resources
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
- Gross bookings in the third quarter of 2008 increased four percent to $2.7 billion as international gross bookings grew 16 percent to $421 million. - Net revenue for the third quarter of 2008 increased nine percent to $240 million. - The company recorded a non-cash...
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. to Participate in the Piper Jaffray Global Internet Summit on November 12
CHICAGO, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. will attend the Piper Jaffray Global Internet Summit in Laguna Beach, Calif., on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Steven Barnhart, President and CEO, will participate in a panel titled Travel: Next Leg of the Trip - Strategies for Growth in Online Travel....
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. to Host Earnings Call on November 10
CHICAGO, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008, on November 10 at 5:00 p.m. EST (4:00 p.m. CST). A live webcast of the call can be accessed through the Orbitz...
Orbitz Worldwide Statement Concerning Ruling on Preliminary Injunction in Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc. v. Orbitz Worldwide, Inc
CHICAGO, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following is a statement from Orbitz Worldwide concerning the recent ruling issuing a preliminary injunction in Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc. v. Orbitz Worldwide, Inc., a case currently pending in the Circuit Court of Cook County: "While Orbitz Worldwide respects...
Orbitz Helps Travelers Celebrate With Insider Access to Disney Parks
Orbitz Offers $150 Off Disney Vacation Packages and Instant-Win Fairytale Disney Celebration Experiences CHICAGO, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- For those looking to mark a special occasion, there is no better place to begin a celebration than the Disney Parks. To inspire travelers' next vacation, Orbitz.com has...
Orbitz Worldwide Announces Comprehensive Car Rental Agreement With Fox Rent A Car
Independent Car Rental Company's Selection of Hybrid Vehicles Further Supports Orbitz Eco-Travel Initiatives CHICAGO, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. , a leading global online travel company, today announced a comprehensive agreement with Fox Rent A Car -- a discount car rental company offering a range...
Beacon Equity Issues Technical Trade Alerts on Travel/Resort Stocks: SXPT, MTN, WYNN, EXPE, TZOO, OWW
DALLAS, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily trading notes for free by visiting: http://www.beaconequity.com/m Today's Trade Alerts include: Sino Express Travel (Pink Sheets: SXPT), Vail Resorts Inc. ,...
Orbitz.com Partners With QUANTUM OF SOLACE to Give Away Seven One-of-a-Kind Trips Inspired by the Upcoming James Bond Film
Orbitz Offers Special Package Deals and Insider Tips for Booking Bond-Like Adventures without the 007 Price Tag CHICAGO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- With unlimited funds and impeccable style, James Bond travels the world, making many travelers' escapades pale in comparison. Fortunately, travelers don't need to be...
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference on September 22
CHICAGO, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference in New York on Monday, September 22, 2008. Steven Barnhart, President and CEO, will present at 9:45 a.m. EDT. A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/twp/consumer08/43103389.cfm or...
Orbitz Tees Off New Golf Offerings and Picks Fall's Best Getaways for the Game
New features allow golf travelers to book their entire vacation experience at www.golf.orbitz.com CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbitz.com, a pioneer in online travel, today announced the expansion of its golf site in time for travelers to embrace the fall golf season. With...
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Orbitz Company Info
Contact Information
500 W. Madison Street
Suite 1000
Chicago, IL
312 894-5000
NAICS Code
All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services: 561599
