John Wiley & Sons Ltd., the European company of global publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:JWa) (NYSE:JWb), announced today that it has acquired Whatsonwhen Ltd., a U.K.-based provider of travel-related online content, technology, and services.

"The acquisition of Whatsonwhen will significantly enhance Wiley's extensive travel-related content business, which includes the integrated online and print Frommer's, For Dummies, and Unofficial Guides brands," said Stephen A. Kippur, Wiley's Executive Vice President and President, Professional/Trade Publishing. Mr. Kippur continued, "Whatsonwhen's dynamic and scaleable technology platform, unique and valuable content assets, expertise in site-building, and outstanding client roster will extend our ability to capture a greater share of burgeoning spending in online travel marketing, and will bring Wiley powerful new capabilities, which will be of interest to consumers and travel-related companies."

"We see great opportunities for growth as part of Wiley. Its formidable sales and marketing presence and its market-leading travel information brands will bring Whatsonwhen's content and capabilities to new customers in markets in the U.S. and around the world," said Robert Flynn, CEO of Whatsonwhen. Whatsonwhen publishes an award-winning online calendar of cultural events around the world at whatsonwhen.com, visited by millions of travelers each month. In addition, it licenses content from its events database and provides customized content development and private label website creation services. Founded in 1999, Whatsonwhen's blue-ribbon clientele ranges from British Airways to Hilton Hotels to The Discovery Channel.

About Frommer’s®

The market leader in travel guides, Frommer’s has a guide for every type of traveler—from the sophisticated world traveler to the first-time student traveler on a tight budget. Frommer’s publishes more than 300 guides and sells 2.5 million guides annually, reaching 7 million travelers who count on Frommer’s for exact prices, savvy trip-planning, sightseeing advice, dozens of detailed maps, and candid reviews of hotels and restaurants in every price range. Frommer’s—the best trips start here. Frommers.com is a comprehensive, opinionated travel resource featuring more than 3,500 world destinations. For more information, visit frommers.com. Frommer’s is a registered trademark of Arthur Frommer. Frommer’s is a branded imprint of Wiley.

About Wiley

Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of information and understanding for 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Since 1901, Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 350 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry and Peace. Our core businesses publish scientific, technical, medical and scholarly journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional/trade books, subscription products, training materials, and online applications and websites; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company's Web site can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb.