News for the Hospitality Executive |
Washington,
D.C., 11/16/11- The
Knowland Group, a
leading provider of business development solutions for the hospitality
industry, announced today that Southeastern Hotel Management has
selected Target
Net as
the new sales and catering tool for all its properties. With Target
Net,
Southeastern hotels now have a cost-effective platform to find new
group
business and drive revenue like never before.
Southeastern Hotel Management is one of the fastest growing, Christian-based hotel development and management companies. A trusted leader, Southeastern consistently delivers a distinguishing brand hotel experience while producing premium returns on investment among properties across the southeast. Their portfolio includes the Candlewood Suites and Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Montgomery, Ala., the Marianna Inn & Suites in Marianna, Fl., and the Wingate by Wyndham in Mobile, Ala. “We wanted to have a consistent sales system for all of our hotels that was easy to access, easy to use, and easy to budget for,” said Southeastern VP of Sales Heather Culpepper. “Target Net is that system and we are excited to begin driving revenue with it right away.” As a true sales force automation platform, Target Net helps hotel sales managers easily navigate and manage their funnel from start to finish. It was the first of its kind to include powerful lead generation capabilities built right in. The platform assists sales managers with everything from generating new leads to turning those opportunities into bookings and planning the event down to every menu, meeting space, and table configuration. Target Net is available anywhere there is Internet access – including iPhones and iPads – giving clients instant access to all their sales information whether they’re at work, at home, or on the road. The sales & catering tool is browser-based and does not require expensive installations and maintenance like other outdated software systems. “Target Net is the only complete, cloud-based business development solution for the hospitality industry,” said Knowland CEO Michael K. McKean. “It will make finding, contacting and booking new group business a quick and efficient process for all of Southeastern Hotel Management’s properties.” 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 the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, serves more than 3,000 hotel clients and 25,000 users globally. Knowland was ranked as the 76th fastest growing software company (public or private) in North America by Deloitte and the second fastest growing private company in the travel industry for both 2009 and 2010 by Inc. Magazine. For more information, visit www.KnowlandGroup.com, call 410-860-2270, or follow us on Twitter @knowlandgroup. |
Contact:
Megan
Tate, Communications Manager The Knowland Group (202) 312-5880 [email protected] |