Maastricht, The Netherlands and Austin, Texas, USA – In conjunction with a recent website overhaul, Hospitality Net (www.hospitalitynet.org) today announced the launch of HN PHOTOS – the 1st Photo Sharing App in the hospitality B2B space. The iPhone app enables hotel industry professionals to publish and share newsworthy photos on Hospitality Net.

Overview of available features:

• Upload newsworthy photos to Hospitality Net
• Browse recent uploads by other users of the app
• Check out news items linked to featured photos
• Link photos to ongoing industry events/conferences
• Share your uploads on facebook and twitter

Development of the HN PHOTO app was made possible with the active support of HFTP (www.hftp.org), organizers of the annual HITEC Show. HN PHOTO will be made available to all visitors at this year's edition of HITEC, June 24 - 27, Minneapolis Convention Center, www.hitec.org.

"The launch of HN PHOTOS marks another milestone in Hospitality Net's tradition of introducing industry firsts within the B2B hospitality online publishing space", said Henri Roelings, CEO and Founder of Netherlands-based Hsyndicate.org.

In April 2013, Hospitality Net made its mobile debut, rolling out its mobile news channel available at http://m.hospitalitynet.org. Since introduction, this mobile channel now represents more than 15% of overall website traffic.

"HFTP is honored to help Hsyndicate make history by sponsoring our industry's first hospitality news specific photo app", said Frank Wolfe, CEO of HFTP. "HFTP's mission is to help promote the use of technology throughout the hospitality industry primarily through our conferences, such as HITEC. However, we also like to assist in sponsoring neat initiatives that makes sense for us".

Hospitality Net's HN PHOTO app is available for download at http://www.hospitalitynet.org/photoapp.

About HFTP

HFTP, Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded in 1952, HFTP is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities, research, and publications to members around the globe including, the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC--founded in 1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications for accounting and technology --the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National Association of Hotel Accountants. For more information visit www.hftp.org.

About Hospitality Net

Acting as a ‘neutral’ broker and publisher of hotel business information, Hospitality Net is the #1 ranked global website for the global hospitality community. Hospitality Net enables all industry stakeholders to amplify visibility on its platform and connect with the industry globally through a membership business model, unlike any other publishing initiative in the industry. Members include actors throughout the hospitality spectrum - hotel groups, vendors/suppliers, associations, universities/schools, consultants, and event organizers. To learn more, visit hospitalitynet.org. To learn more, visit hospitalitynet.org.

Henri Roelings
Founder & CEO
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Hospitality Net