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NewsSeptember 17, 2015

Justice Department Doesn’t Challenge Expedia’s Acquisition of Orbitz

Expedia Inc. has completed its $1.6 billion acquisition of Orbitz Worldwide Inc. after the U.S. Justice Department announced that it wouldn’t challenge the merger.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2015

Congress Members, Industry Groups Against Expedia Deal

Congressman Hank Johnson, along with industry groups like the American Hotel & Lodging Association, has expressed concerns to the Department of Justice regarding Expedia’s proposed acquisition of Orbitz.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2015

Expedia to Purchase Orbitz Worldwide for $1.6B

Online travel agency Expedia announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Orbitz Worldwide Inc., including all of Orbitz’s brands, for $12 per share in cash. This represents an enterprise value of about $1.6 billion.

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NewsMarch 15, 2013

Survey Shows Most Business Travelers Expect Similar or More Travel in 2013

In an Orbitz partnership survey, of the more than 500 business travelers surveyed, 74% reported that they expect the same amount or more business travel this year compared to 2012.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2013

Orbitz Releases ‘Flights, Hotels, Cars’ App for iPad

The app allows users to search, compare and book rental cars from their tablet. Users can download the new app from the App Store.

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NewsJanuary 7, 2013

Orbitz Index Predicts 2013 Travel Trends, Reviews 2012 Travel Behavior

The ‘Look Back, Look Ahead’ Insider Index from Orbitz revealed the most popular destinations and travel trends for this year along with a look at traveler’s behaviors throughout 2012 including the busiest travel weeks and destinations.

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NewsDecember 4, 2012

J.D. Power and Associates Ranks Independent Travel Websites

The 2012 Independent Travel Website Satisfaction Report finds that consumers visiting independent travel websites most often book flight reservations (61%), followed by hotels (57%), rental cars (28%) and vacation packages (16%). Among these options, consumers who book a rental car rank the second highest in the overall purchase experience satisfaction ratings.

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NewsMay 22, 2012

Summer Travel Outlook ‘On Solid Footing’

Surveys from both the U.S. Travel Association and Orbitz show that summer leisure and business travel should increase in 2012 compared to 2011, with 154 million Americans planning to take at least one leisure trip over the next six months.

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NewsMay 7, 2012

Car Rental Websites Ranked for Customer Experience and Technical Quality

Thrifty.com won first for overall technical quality, while Travelocity.com took first place for overall customer experience. The survey looked at 10 websites in the car rental industry that included both opaque and car rental company websites.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2012

Car Rental Discounts Available through CouponSnapshot

CouponSnapshot compiles online coupons, deals and special offers from thousands of merchants, and partners with Hotels.com, Marriott, Enterprise, CheapOair, Avis, Budget, Expedia, Priceline, Orbitz and Travelocity, among many others.

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