Fast-growing firm expands service to middle east
The Knowland Group, one of the fastest growing providers of intuitive marketing tools for the hotel group-sales sector, has begun service in the United Arab Emirates in Dubai.
Dubai has been called the jewel of the Middle East, but like the rest of the world, it has suffered from an economic downturn that has frozen construction projects and left hotel rooms vacant--though it's estimated that continued hotel construction will provide more than 63,000 rooms by 2010. Could there be a silver lining in this economic slump for event planners? Helal Saeed Al Marri, CEO of the Dubai World Trade Center, thinks so. In a report on ETurboNews.com, he said that lower hotel occupancy coupled with less expensive flights has boosted the events and exhibitions industry in the non-luxury market.
To help stay on top of the competitive events and exhibitions industry, group sales planners in Dubai can now partner with The Knowland Group to utilize market intelligence products and services. 'Dubai is a dynamic cultural and business center,' says The Knowland Group CEO Michael K. McKean, 'and smart hoteliers are realizing that Knowland products and services are even more important now that there has been a bump in the expanding economy of the Emirate.'
The Knowland Group has a range of innovative sales tools, including a database of more than one million events. Clients can get daily reports on group activity within their competition set as well as in-depth qualified group sales leads. Information such as future event sizes, decision dates, meeting planner preferences, history and much more, is available.
About The Knowland Group
Headquartered in Salisbury, MD, The Knowland Group is a premier provider of sales and marketing products and services to the hospitality industry worldwide. Knowland serves over 90 markets within the United States, Canada, and beyond. Single-minded in its goal to add client value, Knowland is a proven innovator, consistently striving to develop market-changing products and services. For more information, visit www.KnowlandGroup.com or call 410-860-2270.
About HMP Properties
HMP Properties, LLC (www.hmphotels.com) is an award-winning hotel development and management company headquartered in Williamsburg, VA. Since its inception in 1998, HMP Properties has built on reputable brands, upholding the standards of franchises such as Marriott, InterContinental, Hilton, Choice and Carlson. HMP Properties owns and operates six hotels in strong markets throughout Virginia, with six new properties scheduled to open in the near future.
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