Michael K. McKean of the Knowland Group Joins HotelExecutive as Contributing Editor to the Hotel Business Review
CEO brings advanced business development knowledge to the global hospitality industry
Mr. Michael McKean
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 16, 2009 - HotelExecutive.com, the leading online hotel industry business resource is pleased to announce that hotel business development and group sales expert Michael K. McKean has joined the publication as a contributing editor to the web site's primary business journal, the Hotel Business Review (online at http://www.hotelexecutive.com/business_review ).
Mr. McKean is CEO and Director of New Product Development for the Knowland Group, a leading provider of business development solutions for the global hospitality industry. He founded the company in 2004 and has transformed the concept of professional business development for hotel group sales. McKean's constant dialogue with some of the most successful executives in the industry has made the Knowland Group known for quickly adapting and responding to changes in the market place.
“I'm excited to have the opportunity to contribute my perspective alongside some of the most well respected names in the hotel industry,” said McKean. “HotelExecutive.com is a highly valued resource for hotel executives and I look forward to sharing my expertise on hotel sales and marketing, technology, and business development.”
“We are very excited to have Mike join the Hotel Business Review's editorial board,” said Benedict Cummins, CEO and Founder of HotelExecutive.com, the publisher of the Hotel Business Review. “Mike and his team are well known for staying on the cutting edge of hotel sales and marketing and his expertise will make him a valuable contributor to our online business journal.”
Mr. McKean has led the Knowland Group to become the second fastest growing company in the travel industry according to the Inc. Fast 500 List. He has overseen the development of all Knowland's ground-breaking products and services, including Insight, the largest database of hotel meeting activity in the world, and Target Net, a revolutionary sales force automation and meetings management tool. Dedicated to a strong belief in innovation, the Knowland Group recently introduced the Knowland Business Development Suite. This web-based package combines powerful business development software and service solutions with Knowland's sophisticated patents-pending Smart Targeting technology.
About The Knowland Group
The Knowland Group is a proven innovator, developing intuitive marketing products and services that streamline and support event and group sales in the hospitality industry. The company, headquartered in Salisbury, MD, serves over 100 markets within the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. Recently featured on the Inc. Fast 500 List, The Knowland Group is the second fastest growing company in the travel industry. For more information, visit www.KnowlandGroup.com, call 410-860-2270 or follow us on Twitter @knowlandgroup.
About the Hotel Business Review
For 14 years, the Hotel Business Review online journal has provided white papers on best practices in hotel management and operations, authored by industry leaders. With a dedicated board of more than 150 contributing editors - some of the most recognizable names in hotels - the Hotel Business Review maintains a progressive flow of exclusive content every seek, so that owners, operators, senior executives, investors and developers can stay informed on the constant change in the hotel industry. To subscribe click on http://www.hotelexecutive.com/subscribe.
About HotelExecutive.com
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