Orbitz Worldwide to Add 40 Tech Jobs as It Readies China Launch


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Expedia and TripAdvisor have subsidiaries in China, Priceline has gone the partnership route with Ctrip, and now Orbitz Worldwide wants to get in on the action in a more meaningful way through its HotelClub subsidiary. HotelClub will have to do some heavy lifting in China, which is a coupling, discounting and highly competitive market.

Orbitz Worldwide is looking for a few good geeks as it plans to fill 40 tech jobs to support international expansion, including in China, as well as enhancements to its mobile offerings and loyalty program. "These will be gradual hires," says Chris Chiames, an Orbitz Worldwide spokespe