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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
- Nov 28 2008
- $202.3M
Latest News and Analysis
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Orbitz.com Ranks Highest in Satisfying Hotel Guests Who Book Their Reservation with an Independent Travel Web Site; As Hotel Brand Web Sites Gain Popularity, Independent Sites Face Uphill Battle for Market Share
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Orbitz.com ranks highest in customer satisfaction with booking a hotel reservation online through an independent travel Web site, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Independent Hotel Web Site StudySM released today.
Orbitz critics assail restrictions on access to Web air fares. (In the News).
WASHINGTON--When the National Commission to Ensure Consumer Information and Choice in the Airline Industry was created two years ago, it was charged with assessing the financial health of the travel agency community and how that is affected by the ai WASHINGTON--When the National Commission to Ensure...
Orbitz web fare offer: Golden Goose or Trojan Horse for agents? (In the News).(Brief Article)
WASHINGTON--According to Greek mythology, the Greeks defeated the Trojans by convincing them that a large wooden horse was a peace offering, marking the end of a 10-year battle. As everyone knows, the horse really served as an instrument of war that WASHINGTON--According to Greek mythology,...
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...
Southwest Airlines Pulls Out of Airfare Web Site.
By Miguel A. Castro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 7--Southwest Airlines on Wednesday removed its fares and flight information from an electronic industry clearinghouse, blocking the new Orbitz airfare Web site from displaying Southwest's information. Southwest,...
Newly Launched Travel Web Site Lands a Few Airline Travel Bargains.
By Greg Griffin, The Denver Post Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jun. 11--Most people who buy airline tickets online already know that it pays to shop around. That's still true, even with the launch last week of Orbitz, the much-hyped travel...
Southwest Pushes its Online Booking, Says Internet Rivals Come Up Short - Brief Article
Southwest Airlines butts heads with Orbitz and other travel Web sites with two new TV ads breaking next week using the no-frills carrier's patented humor to reinforce the benefits of booking on southwest.com. One spot, via GSD&M, Austin, Texas, is set in a living room with a wife...
The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Aviation Column.
By Maria Perotin, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 2--VIRGIN TO OFFER ALL PASSENGERS IN-FLIGHT WEB ACCESS: Virgin Atlantic Airways, which flies from Orlando to London, intends to become the first airline to offer passengers access to the Internet...
Orbitz to phase-in web site
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Orbitz.(travel web site under antitrust scrutiny)(Brief Article)
Orbitz is the new name for T2, the travel website being created by American, Continental, Delta, Northwest and United airlines. The effort has drawn the attention of official Washington: The Dept. of Justice said it is investigating the antitrust i Orbitz is the new...
Orbitz' Zoghlin Named One Of Tech Industry's Most Influential CTOs
Orbitz, the travel website with the most low fares, announced today that Alex Zoghlin, its Chief Technology Officer, was named one of the technology industry's "25 Most Influential CTOs" by InfoWorld Magazine. The only award winner from a travel web site, Zoghlin was honored by InfoWorld for his...
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...
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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
