[Background of the “Viewn Across Japan Campaign”]
With the spread of social media and video streaming, travelers are placing greater importance on choosing accommodations based on “authentic experience reviews.” In particular, Wi-Fi speed has become an essential factor for business use and video streaming. Against this backdrop, GMO Internet launched “Hotel ReViewn by GMO” on May 27, 2024, and over the past year has accumulated not only Wi-Fi speed information but also a wealth of detailed insights based on real lodging experiences. This enables us to provide customers with firsthand information that can only be obtained by actually staying at the property, helping them choose more comfortable and optimal accommodations.
In addition, the X (formerly Twitter) account operated by “Hotel ReViewn by GMO” (@hotel_reviewnP) shares seasonal event information, Wi-Fi details of nearby hotels, and collaborative initiatives with official accounts of companies it regularly engages with, gaining support from over 29,000 followers (*1). This has helped expand information outreach to a wide audience while strengthening new communication opportunities and regional connections through partner companies.
In celebration of these achievements and the first anniversary, and as a token of appreciation to our valued customers, we are launching two campaigns under the “Viewn Across Japan Campaign.”
(*1) As of March 2025.
[Overview of the “Viewn Across Japan Campaign” Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Service Launch]
[1] Review Submission Campaign on the “Hotel ReViewn by GMO” Website
| Saturday, March 8, 2025 – Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 23:59 | |
| Post a review for the designated regions during the campaign period on the “Hotel ReViewn by GMO” website and receive GMO Points (*2) | |
| 100 points per review (20 points under normal conditions) | |
| Points will be granted directly (You can check them on your “GMO ID” dashboard) | |
| Please check the campaign page (URL: https://hotel-reviewn.com/news/campaign/20250308-1 ) |
(*2) All required fields must be completed when submitting a review.
[2] Collaborative Campaign on X (formerly Twitter)
We will conduct a collaborative campaign on X with a total of 19 companies from various regions that we actively engage with on social media. This campaign features attractive prizes, including unique premium items and original goods from each participating company. For more details, please check the official X account of “Hotel ReViewn by GMO” (@hotel_reviewnP), where updates will be announced soon.
■List of Partner Companies
| ・DCM (@dcm_official_jp) ・GOTA-kun [Goryokaku Tower Official] (@gota_kun) | |
| ・NISHIKIYA KITCHEN (@nishikiya) ・IRIS OHYAMA Inc. [Official] (@irisohyama_info) | |
| ・I-O DATA DEVICE, INC. [Official] (@io_data) ・Hokuchin (@hokuchin6000) | |
| ・Futaba Foods / SACRÉ (@FUTABA_SACRE) ・Utsunomiya Gyoza @ Utsunomiya Gyoza Association [Official] (@Gyozakai_u) | |
| ・GMO Tokutoku BB [Official] (@GMOBB_PR) ・michill by GMO (@michill_michill) | |
| ・Hakubaku (@hakubaku_jp) | |
| ・Kasugai Seika [Official] (@KasugaiSeika) ・Rinnai Relax (@Rinnai_Relax) | |
| ・Nakata Foods [Official] (@nakatafoods) ・Miyako Kombu [Official] (@NakanoMiyako) | |
| ・Otafuku Sauce [Official] (@Otafuku_s) | |
| ・Mochikichi [Official] (@mochidangomura) | |
| ・Akamine Furniture / Akamine Butsudan [Official] (@akaminekagu) ・Blue Seal [Official] (@BlueSealokinawa) |
[About “Hotel ReViewn by GMO”]
(URL: https://hotel-reviewn.com/ )
Internet connectivity while on the go is no longer just a matter of convenience—it is a key factor that can significantly impact the quality of both daily life and business. “Hotel ReViewn by GMO” is an information site designed to help users enjoy a comfortable internet experience just like at home, by clearly presenting average Wi-Fi speeds based on actual user connections and suggesting suitable internet uses such as video streaming and video calls. In addition to Wi-Fi speed, the platform also offers detailed, user-focused reviews, providing a new way to choose accommodations.
■Key Features
① A new way to choose hotels with a focus on Wi-Fi speed
“Hotel ReViewn by GMO” provides integrated information combining hotel data with insights from “TownWiFi by GMO” (*3), which records over 700 million Wi-Fi connections annually. By focusing on Wi-Fi speed and clearly presenting speed variations by time of day as well as recommended internet usage (such as video streaming and video calls), the service helps users who prioritize internet connectivity—such as business users and those who frequently use social media or streaming—select the most suitable accommodations.
(*3) “TownWiFi by GMO” is a free app provided by GMO TownWiFi, Inc. that automatically connects users to over 900,000 free Wi-Fi spots across Japan, including convenience stores, cafes, and commercial facilities. It has surpassed 25 million downloads (as of February 20, 2025) as a cost-saving app that also allows users to earn points.
② Extensive “detailed reviews” including room and surrounding facility information
The “detailed reviews” feature provides information not only on in-room amenities such as bed firmness, pillow comfort, number of power outlets, and shower water pressure, but also on sauna facilities (dry, mist, auto loyly), coin laundry availability, invoice system compatibility for receipts, and nearby convenience stores. “Hotel ReViewn by GMO” aims to be a community where real user voices—“Glad this was available!” and “This is exactly what I needed!”—can be gathered and discovered.
③ Integrated with “GMO ID” used by 29.7 million users (*4), earn points by posting reviews
“GMO ID” is a common ID that can be used across multiple services within GMO Internet Group, such as “GMO Tokutoku BB” and “Kumapon by GMO.” Users with a “GMO ID” can log in to “Hotel ReViewn by GMO” without any initial setup and post “detailed reviews.” By submitting a review, users can earn up to 20 GMO Points (*5) per post (1 point = 1 yen). These points can be used across various affiliated services (*6), including cash exchange and shopping.
■GMO ID: https://id.gmo.jp/
(*4) As of the end of February 2025
(*5) A common point service of GMO Internet Group, usable for cash exchange or service payments
(*6) List of services compatible with GMO Points: https://point.gmo.jp/about/service
Official Character of “Hotel ReViewn by GMO”: Kodawari Tiger
・Official X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/hotel_reviewn
・Hotel ReViewn Magazine: https://hotel-reviewn.com/magazine/
[About GMO Internet, Inc.]
GMO Internet, Inc. launched a new organizational structure on January 1, 2025, to integrate the strengths of the Internet Infrastructure and Online Advertising and Media businesses of GMO Internet Group, Inc.
By leveraging the strong revenue base of the Internet Infrastructure business and maximizing the respective strengths of the Online Advertising and Media business, the company will deliver “smiles” and “inspiration” to all stakeholders under its corporate slogan, “Internet for Everyone,” and take on the challenge of creating new value to shape the future through AI.
