2014 Sales: $12.4 billion
Employees: 1,400
Previous Ranking: 8
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60661
T (312) 894-5000
Website Executives
CEO: Barney Harford
Group VP & Chief Product Officer: Chris Brown
SVP & President, Hotelclub: Nicolas Chu
SVP, U.S. Consumer Travel & President, Orbitz.com: Sam Fulton
SVP, HR: Mike Goldwasser
SVP & President, Orbitz Partner Network: Ronnie Gurion
SVP & Chief Technology Officer: Roger Liew
President, Orbitz for Business: Frank Petito
CFO: Mike Randolfi
SVP/General Counsel/Corporate Secretary: Jim Rogers
SVP, Global Hotel Strategy: Tom Underwood
2014 Developments
• In October, Orbitz Rewards loyalty program completed its first year and in December surpassed 3 million members.
• In November, Orbitz Partner Network signed an agreement with Bank of America that will enable the network to provide a variety of services to the bank. The network was to begin powering the Bank of America site in the first half of 2015.
• Signed a multiyear agreement with Hyatt Hotels to power dynamic packaging on the hotel brand’s vacation package website. A similar agreement was launched with Riu Hotels & Resorts.
• Orbitz for Business entered into an agreement with Concur to enable Orbitz for Business customers to directly connect with Concur’s expense solution via Concur’s TripLink platform.
Company Facts
• A leading global online travel company using technology to transform the way consumers plan and purchase travel. Orbitz Worldwide operates the consumer travel planning sites Orbitz, eBookers, HotelClub and CheapTickets.
• 3,000 outside agents.
• Owns Orbitz for Business.
• Owns Orbitz Partner Network, providing private-label travel technology solutions.
• Publicly held.
Looking Ahead
• In February, it was announced that Orbitz will be acquired by Expedia, subject to approval by shareholders and other closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.