News for the Hospitality Executive |
Washington, DC, 03/13/12 – The Knowland Group, a leading provider of business development solutions for the hospitality industry, was recently honored with two awards at the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Knowland won gold over Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group and Marriott Vacation Club International in the Sales Department of the Year – Hospitality & Tourism category. In the Customer Service Department of the Year – Computer Software category, Knowland won bronze. “We are honored to be recognized alongside such respected hospitality and software companies as Kimpton, Marriott, and Cvent,” said CEO Michael K. McKean. “These awards are a testament to the commitment our Sales and Client Care teams have to providing hoteliers with the very best software and service.” The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service honor the accomplishments of sales, customer service, and call/contact center professionals worldwide. More than 100 members of seven specialized judging committees determined Stevie Award placements among the finalists. Awards were presented in more than 90 categories during a gala banquet on Monday, February 27 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. “We’re delighted to kick off our celebration of the 10th year of the Stevie Awards movement with the 2012 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, which is the first program in which we conferred Silver and Bronze Stevie Awards,” said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the Stevie Awards. “It’s gratifying and inspiring to have received so many remarkable entries for this year’s competition.” Details about the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service and the list of Stevie winners in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/sales. 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 27th fastest growing software company (public or private) in North America by Deloitte in 2011 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. About The Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com. Sponsors and supporters of the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service include American Support, the Business TalkRadio Network, Coloredge Los Angeles * New York, Competence Call Center, SDL and ValueSelling Associates. |
Contact:
Megan
Tate, Communications Manager The Knowland Group (202) 312-5880 [email protected] |