LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orbitz for Business, the corporate travel brand of Orbitz Worldwide Inc. (NYSE:OWW), today announced from the Global Business Travel Association's annual conference that it is expanding its consumerized online booking functionality to support travelers in over 100 countries, covering more than 18 languages and 35 currencies. The expanded offering will also include the Orbitz for Business mobile solution, the first in the industry that enabled full 'look-to-book' functionality across all major travel products while applying customized corporate policies.
"Corporate travel managers are increasingly demanding a consistent, consumerized booking experience for their business travelers across their entire global travel footprint. At Orbitz for Business we're committed to developing solutions to satisfy this market need," said Frank Petito, president of Orbitz for Business. "We are in the process of launching a significant multinational program with a client across six continents to service their broad global travel needs and are prepared to do the same for other international corporations looking for this type of solution."
Interested parties looking for a comprehensive global online booking experience are welcome to visit the Orbitz for Business booth (#739), located on the main aisle on the west end of the convention center. For more information please visit orbitzforbusiness.com.
About Orbitz for Business
Orbitz for Business is the corporate travel brand of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE:OWW). Launched in 2002, Orbitz for Business offers a complete portfolio of global business travel products and services that help corporate customers plan, search and book travel. Orbitz for Business leverages Orbitz Worldwide technology, customized for corporate travelers. In addition to its leading technology, Orbitz for Business delivers full service, cost effective travel management solutions including 24/7 customer support; expense reporting and policy management tools; and comprehensive choice in travel inventory.
About Orbitz Worldwide
Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE:OWW) is a leading global online travel company using technology to transform the way consumers around the world plan and purchase travel. Orbitz Worldwide operates the consumer travel planning sites Orbitz (www.orbitz.com), ebookers (www.ebookers.com), HotelClub (www.hotelclub.com) and CheapTickets (www.cheaptickets.com). Also within the Orbitz Worldwide family, Orbitz Partner Network (www.orbitz.com/OPN) delivers private label travel technology solutions to a broad range of partners including some of the world`s largest airlines and travel agencies, and Orbitz for Business (www.orbitzforbusiness.com) delivers managed travel solutions for companies of all sizes. Orbitz Worldwide makes investor relations information available at investors.orbitz.com.
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