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Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:OWW) today announced the appointment of Jeremy Bellinghausen as president of HotelClub (www.HotelClub.com), effective immediately. Jeremy joins HotelClub from R.H. Donnelley, where he served as vice president of advertiser products and general manager of Business.com. Jeremy succeeds Chloe Lim, who is leaving HotelCl... - More

With average hotel rates even lower that they were in 2008, it's no surprise that Las Vegas continues to reign as the top U.S. destination. Looking more closely at average hotel rates, travelers found better hotel deals overall in 2009 than in 2008, with significant rate drops in major destinations, such as New York, Chicago and San Francisco. - More

Chicago O'Hare International takes the honor of the busiest airport this Thanksgiving. Rounding out the top three are Los Angeles and Denver international airports. New York-area airports occupy three of the 10 spots on the list, making the Big Apple a hot spot for Thanksgiving travelers. - More

The Orbitz Insider Index reviewed average hotel costs in 10 popular shoulder season destinations, identifying which give travelers the most value this fall. - More

Index highlights where travelers will get the most for their money over summer's last big holiday weekend - More

Gross bookings decline 14% - More

Previously Tamer was vice president of Europe and Middle East (EMEA) distribution for Expedia. - More

Orbitz Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: OWW) today announced the appointment of Frank Petito as President, Orbitz for Business. Previously Frank was senior vice president of corporate development for Orbitz Worldwide. Frank replaces Dean Sivley, who left the company recently to pursue other professional opportunities. - More

New Orbitz-Ipsos Poll Finds that 67% of Americans Favor Allowing All Americans to Travel to Cuba - More

Net revenue for the quarter decreased nine percent to $180 million on gross bookings of $2.2 billion - More