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Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. Overview

Address

500 W. Madison St.,
Ste. 1000 Chicago, 
IL 60661 United States
Phone: 312-894-5000
Fax:312-894-5001

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. Rankings

Russell 2000 (June 2011)

Company Description

Orbiting within the universe among the celestial "big four" giants of online travel (the other three being Expedia, Travelocity, and Priceline.com), Orbitz Worldwide offers an assortment of travel products and services to both consumers and professionals. The company offers plane tickets (from some 400 airlines), lodging (at more than 80,000 hotels), rental car services, cruises, and vacation packages. Its portfolio of brands includes CheapTickets, ebookers, HotelClub, RatesToGo, Orbitz for Business, and the Away Network. Hotel services are offered through partners such as Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt. Orbitz is about 50%-owned by Travelport, which is controlled by private equity firm The Blackstone Group.

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Overview

The US travel services industry includes about 17,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $35 billion. Major companies include Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Expedia, Sabre Holdings (which owns Travelocity), and the travel agency operations of American Express. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 60 percent of revenue.

SIC: 4724, 4725, 4729, 7389

NAICS: 561591, 561520, 561510, 561599

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How has the company managed fluctuations in business and leisure travel?

Air travel is closely connected to the strength of the US economy, partly because of business travel and partly because personal travel depends heavily on income. Terrorism or natural disaster fears can easily prompt tourists to cancel vacation plans.

 

How is the agency addressing increased online competition?

Travelers can easily pass over traditional travel agents and third party travel websites by booking directly with airlines and hotels. In order to remain competitive, large online travel agents such as Expedia, Travelocity, and Orbitz, have...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunities

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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    Overview

    The US tire wholesaler industry includes about 1,200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $25 billion. Major companies include American Tire Distributors and TBC Corporation. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 5014

    NAICS: 423130

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How sharply would the company be affected if it lost its main supplier?

    Most wholesalers depend highly on a few large suppliers. Because of industry consolidation in the past decade, the four largest manufacturers account for 75 percent of US production. Consequently, wholesalers have reduced power to negotiate favorable...

     

    How does the company protect itself from higher fuel costs?

    Because they distribute a heavy product with a fairly low profit margin, tire wholesalers are vulnerable to increases in fuel costs, as prices for gas or diesel can increase 50 percent within a year. If higher delivery costs are passed to customers,...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Business Services Sector Industry Report

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      $129

      Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. Overview

      Top 3 Competitors

      Company: American Express Company
      Location: New York, NY

      Company: AOL Inc.
      Location: New York, NY

      Company: Carlson Wagonlit Travel
      Location: Paris, France

      Industries where Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. Competes

      Travel Agencies & Services
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      Competitive Landscape Brief

      Demand is driven by consumer and business requirements for information. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and good marketing. Big ISPs have economies of scale in operations, purchasing, and marketing. Small companies can compete successfully by operating in underserved markets or excelling in customer service.

      Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. Competitive Landscape

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      Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Key Numbers
      • Profitability
      • Valuation
      • Operations
      • Financial Ratios
      • Per Share Data ($)
      • Growth Statistics
      • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

        Company Landscape Report Highlights

        • Competitors List

          Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of successfully introducing new products.

        • Competitive Landscape

          Access detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

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