Gannett buys HotelMe

10 years ago

Matthew Stephens

Gannett Co., Inc has announced that it has concluded the purchase of HotelMe, a website providing authenticated user-generated hotel reviews. Launched in 2012, HotelMe is a joint venture between Gannett, USA TODAY Travel Media Group and District Hospitality Partners.

“Gannett values the review space. The HotelMe team did a wonderful job building an authenticated review platform for hotels and we look forward to building upon what they created,” said John Peters, USA TODAY Travel Media Group president.

The USA TODAY Travel Media Group develops products and solutions for USA TODAY’s travel partners and on-the-go audience by reaching travelers every step of the way in their travel planning experience – from research to booking to travel to reviews – including Experience Travel, The Point, 10Best.com, Reviewed.com Cruises and Tripology.

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