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Orbitz began as an online travel agency (or OTA) owned by various airlines. Orbitz is owned by Expedia Inc. ​

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Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, US
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​Overview
You love to travel, and we love to help make travel one of life’s greatest pleasures. That’s why millions of consumers search for and book a wide range of hotels, flights, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and destination activities with us. To make our travel deals even sweeter, Orbitz also offers the groundbreaking Orbitz Rewards loyalty program (it’s free!)—the only program where customers can earn rewards immediately on flights, hotels and packages, and redeem instantly on tens of thousands of hotels worldwide. It works that fast. Plus, when you use the Orbitz Rewards Visa® Card you can earn even more rewards (yes, rewards on top of rewards!). But there’s more: Our mobile apps make booking on your smartphone or tablet even easier, and we offer even more discounts for mobile users. Orbitz.com is owned by Expedia, Inc., one of the world's leading travel companies. (source: Orbitz.com)

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Erik Hastings, a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy is an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to consumers who can't afford to "get their vacations wrong". He is the host and managing editor of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for public broadcasting stations (PBS) and other networks/VOD platforms. Erik The Travel Guy is also host of the new podcast, Erik The Travel Guy - The Podcast. He leads an incredibly talented team of industry pros and is the editorial driving force of his platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, Erik believes travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, he has learned that travel brings cultures together and he eagerly shares that spirit with his viewers. Read Erik's Full Bio.


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