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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 500 W Madison |
Address2 | Suite 1000 |
City | Chicago |
State | IL |
Zip Code | 60661 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 319277-12
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6. House ID# 395260000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Brian E. Hoyt, Vice President, Communications & Government Affairs |
Date | 12/7/2009 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ADV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Online Marketing, Consumer Protection, Airline Unbundled Fees
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brian E. |
Hoyt |
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VP - Corp Comm & Gov't Affairs |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Orbitz Worldwide, based in Chicago, IL, USA, is a Delaware Corporation that publicly trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol, OWW. 48% of shares of Orbitz Worldwide are owned by Travelport. This ownership is primarily held through the following foreign investment companies: TDS Investor (Cayman) L.P.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Computer Reservation Systems, Internet Travel Agency Issues, Travel Visas, Secure Flight, Airline Consolidation, Airline Unbundled Fee Disclosure
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brian E. |
Hoyt |
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VP - Communications & Government Affairs |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Orbitz Worldwide, based in Chicago, IL, USA, is a Delaware Corporation that publicly trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol, OWW. 48% of shares of Orbitz Worldwide are owned by Travelport. This ownership is primarily held through the following foreign investment companies: TDS Investor (Cayman) L.P.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Internet Travel Service/Booking Fees
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brian E. |
Hoyt |
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VP - Communications & Government Affairs |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Orbitz Worldwide, based in Chicago, IL, USA, is a Delaware Corporation that publicly trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol, OWW. 48% of shares of Orbitz Worldwide are owned by Travelport. This ownership is primarily held through the following foreign investment companies: TDS Investor (Cayman) L.P.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tourism Marketing Support
Passport Processing
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
Visa Policy
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), State, Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brian E. |
Hoyt |
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VP - Communications & Government Affairs |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Orbitz Worldwide, based in Chicago, IL, USA, is a Delaware Corporation that publicly trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol, OWW. 48% of shares of Orbitz Worldwide are owned by Travelport. This ownership is primarily held through the following foreign investment companies: TDS Investor (Cayman) L.P.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Ending the Cuba Travel Ban/Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brian E. |
Hoyt |
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VP - Communications & Government Affairs |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Orbitz Worldwide, based in Chicago, IL, USA, is a Delaware Corporation that publicly trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol, OWW. 48% of shares of Orbitz Worldwide are owned by Travelport. This ownership is primarily held through the following foreign investment companies: TDS Investor (Cayman) L.P.
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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2 | 4 | 6 |