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Mobile
Orbitz Worldwide is a recognized leader in the rapidly growing mobile channel. This is a core part of our strategy to
drive growth across all of our global brands. For example, in the fourth quarter 2013, approximately 30% of Orbitz Worldwide
stand-alone hotel bookings came via a mobile device. By virtue of the common technology platform shared by all of the
Company’s consumer brands, the benefits of the Company’s mobile investments are available to the ebookers, HotelClub and
CheapTickets brands. We continue to build on our strengths in mobile to drive growth across all of our global brands and
product offerings.
International Expansion
We are focused on expanding our international presence through both product innovation and new market expansion. For
example, in February 2013, we launched the ebookers rail product, becoming the first OTC to offer booking functionality for
the UK domestic rail network. We also expect our HotelClub brand will play a significant role in new market expansion. Room
night growth rates at HotelClub have improved substantially in 2013. We believe Hotel Club’s hotel-only offering and strong
loyalty program represents an extensible model that enables low-cost new market entry, allowing us to expand our footprint
into new and fast growing regions.
Employees
As of December 31, 2013, we had approximately 1,300 full-time employees, more than half of whom were based in the
United States and the remaining were based primarily in the United Kingdom and Australia, with whom we believe we have a
good relationship. We outsource some of our technology support, development, customer service and administrative functions
to third parties. Additionally, we utilize independent contractors to supplement our workforce.
Iran Sanctions Related Disclosure
Under the Iran Threat Reduction and Syrian Human Rights Act of 2012, which added Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act,
we are required to include certain disclosures in our periodic reports if we or any of our “affiliates” knowingly engaged in
certain specified activities during the period covered by the report. Because the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
defines the term “affiliate” broadly, it includes any entity controlled by us as well as any person or entity that controls us or is
under common control with us (“control” is also construed broadly by the SEC). We are not presently aware that we and our
consolidated subsidiaries have knowingly engaged in any transaction or dealing reportable under Section 13(r) of the Exchange
Act during the year ended December 31, 2013. In addition, we sought confirmation from companies that may be considered our
affiliates as to whether they have knowingly engaged in any such reportable transactions or dealings during such period and,
except as described below, are not presently aware of any such reportable transactions or dealings by such companies.
Travelport, which “controls” us and is therefore an “affiliate” of ours (as each term is interpreted by the SEC for
purposes of Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act), provided the disclosure reproduced below. We have not independently verified
or participated in the preparation of this disclosure.
“As part of our global business in the travel industry, we provide certain passenger travel-related GDS and airline IT
services to Iran Air. We also provide certain airline IT services to Iran Air Tours. All of these services are either exempt
from applicable sanctions prohibitions pursuant to a statutory exemption permitting transactions ordinarily incident to
travel or, to the extent not otherwise exempt, specifically licensed by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control. Subject
to any changes in the exempt/licensed status of such activities, we intend to continue these business activities, which are
directly related to and promote the arrangement of travel for individuals.”
Travelport has not provided us with gross revenues and net profits attributable to the activities described above.
Company Website and Public Filings
We maintain a corporate website at corp.orbitz.com. The content of our website is not incorporated by reference into this
Annual Report on Form 10-K or other reports we file with or furnish to the SEC. Our filings with the SEC are provided to the
public on our Investor Relations website (investors.orbitz.com), free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are
electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Other information regarding our corporate governance, such as our code of
conduct, governance guidelines and charters for our board committees, is also available on our Investor Relations website. In
addition, the SEC maintains an internet website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information