SARASOTA, FLA (January 14, 2026) — Miles Partnership, a strategic marketing consultancy in the travel and tourism industry, announced that it has made a strategic investment in Downs & St. Germain Research (DSG), a premier market research firm based in Tallahassee, Florida. This investment formalizes a decade-long collaboration between the two firms and strengthens their ability to deliver actionable, research-led marketing solutions for destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and hospitality brands.
With more than 400 employees, Miles Partnership currently serves 150-plus tourism clients globally. With more than 40 years of experience, Downs & St. Germain Research is a recognized leader in tourism research and data. This specialized focus complements Miles Partnership’s expertise in travel marketing and media buying.
"This investment is a natural evolution of a long-term relationship built on a foundation of trust, mutual respect and a shared definition of success,” said David Burgess, President & CEO of Miles Partnership. “We’ve worked alongside the team at DSG for years and have seen firsthand the incredible value they bring to our shared clients. More importantly, we share a fundamental focus on doing the right thing for the travel industry.”
For Downs & St. Germain Research, this investment provides the agency with resources and bandwidth to scale its operations into bigger and more impactful opportunities.
“We have always been known for our collaboration and custom approach to research,” said Joseph St. Germain, Ph.D., President of Downs & St. Germain Research. “Joining forces with Miles Partnership gives our team a broader runway to expand our services and reach, allowing us to evolve our methodologies alongside a global leader.”
DSG joins several other independently operated companies under the common ownership of Miles Partnership, LLLP. These companies include Coraggio Group, a strategic consulting firm; Ad+genuity, a specialized digital media buying agency; Black Diamond, a London-based integrated communications and PR agency specialized in the U.K. market; and Global Communication Experts (GCE), a Germany-based PR and communications agency that serves the DACH region.
DSG will continue to be led by President Joseph St. Germain. DSG will maintain its brand and operate independently of Miles Partnership.
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About Miles Partnership
Miles Partnership is a strategic marketing consultancy focused exclusively on travel and tourism. The company works with more than 150 destinations, hospitality businesses and other travel industry clients worldwide to develop marketing and management strategies that amplify local experiences, boost visitation, improve community relations and increase overall economic impact. Learn more at MilesPartnership.com.
About Downs & St. Germain Research
Downs & St. Germain Research (DSG) is a full-service market research firm specializing in actionable solutions for the tourism industry. Since 1981, the firm has conducted custom research for 300+ clients, providing strategic insights through visitor profiles, economic impact studies and branding research to drive informed marketing decisions. Learn more at DSG-Research.com.
