The Knowland Group Begins Service in Jacksonville, FL
Market Intelligence Firm Provides Service to Hoteliers on Florida's Northeast Coast
WASHINGTON, DC, September 25, 2006. The Knowland Group announced today that it began service in the Jacksonville, FL market in July of 2006. The Knowland Group, known for providing quality market intelligence to group sales departments, will begin offering its services to hoteliers in Jacksonville. Florida's premiere tourist destination on its northern coast, Jacksonville has miles of sandy beaches; over 50 golf courses; historical sites; cultural activities; shopping and dining; nightlife and entertainment; festivals and events. It attracts millions of visitors each year.
The Knowland Group's meteoric rise to its current position as the premiere provider of lead generation services in the nation is also based on its ability to attract new business. The secret to the firm's success is its ability to offer real time data in a format that can be used by even the most dyed-in-the-wool technophobe. The online application and daily email reports are a combination that has answered the needs of hospitality group sales departments both at home and beyond U.S. borders. Knowland's remarkable success hasn't changed its commitment to offering a quality service. "We developed our product as an antidote to what end users felt was wrong with existing services," said Mike McKean, the firm's managing director. "We took each criticism and addressed it in an innovative way. And we will continue to work to maintain our position as an industry leader by developing new and exciting products that will respond to our clients' requests.
Jacksonville is a city that maintains its popularity with tourists by always offering something new to its guests. The Knowland Group never rests on its laurels either. Its strength lies in its ability to plan for the future.
About The Knowland Group
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., The Knowland Group provides market intelligence services to the hospitality industry. Through the use of technology-based business practices, The Knowland Group is able to offer services at a speed, ease of use and quality that is unprecedented in the hospitality industry. Much more than just a reader board service, The Knowland Group's services include providing clients with qualified group sales leads, event planner contact information, upcoming events suited to their properties, and detailed
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