hosco is a professional network specially designed for the hospitality industry. It was born in 2011 with one clear vision: to empower the industry by uniting all of its professionals, educational centers, and employers in one global network where they can connect, find or provide job opportunities, and access tailored content, and career advice. The platform currently connects +1.5 million hospitality students and professionals and +400 schools with +7,500 world-class companies around the globe. The company has raised +13 million USD to date from European venture capitals and business angels.

John Lohr is an international American currently residing in Barcelona, Spain, and serves as Hosco's Director of Development. He is a Glion Switzerland graduate who has amassed over ten years of hospitality, tourism, and education sales work experience in +40 countries. For hosco, John leads the strategic partnership development with hospitality schools, departments, and associations. Earlier, John worked with IHG hotels in Thailand and India and served as the Director of Business Development for the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) in Europe. He has also held various board positions for EuroCHRIE, the Council of Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Educators.