http://www.elitemeetings.com/forums/blog.php en Mon, 6 Sep 2010 05:00:07 GMT 720 http://www.elitemeetings.com//images/prop/696_08_t.jpg http://www.elitemeetings.com/forums/blog.php 41 48 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_1560 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:31:00 GMT
To determine the 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America, Golf Digest called upon its 900-plus course rating panelists, who also produce the list of America's 100 Greatest Courses. The panelists rated hundreds of resort courses in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Rounding out Golf Digest's list at number 75, the resort features 36 holes of on-property championship golf on The Oaks and Panther Trail™ courses. Golf Digest noted on its ranking that the 18th hole on Panther Trail is arguably the best par 4 in Houston.

Other golf amenities at The Woodlands Resort include a driving range and lighted putting green; a staff of PGA professionals available for lessons and clinics;...]]> Elite News Team http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_1560 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_1559 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:29:00 GMT
THE WOODLANDS, TX (October 21, 2009) . . . With the holiday season right around the corner, The Woodlands Resort is your headquarters for dining and entertainment offerings for the whole family including:

Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch - Thursday, November, 26
This year's event features live music and a scrumptious display of appetizers and entrees with carving stations of Honey Basted Roast Turkey, Virginia Ham and Prime Rib. In addition to traditional favorites, guests enjoy selections of Iced Shrimp Cocktail, Apple Cornbread Dressing and more. Seatings from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Pricing is $52 per adult, $22 for children 6-12 and $15 for children 2-5; pricing excludes tax and gratuity.

Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, December 12
Children and their parents are invited to mingle with Santa, take pictures, and enjoy a breakfast featuring Mrs. Claus' homemade pastries, an omelet and waffle station, and buffet of Santa's...]]> Elite News Team http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_1559 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_1561 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:32:00 GMT
LaVondra Connolly has joined The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center as Sales Manager with a focus on scheduling meetings for companies in the northeast. Connolly's previous hotel sales experience includes six years as Conference Manager at the Del Lago Resort & Conference Center.

Connolly's proven leadership and team development skills, building customer relationships and directing a team of employees in multi-family property management make her an asset to The Woodlands Resort's sales team.
Joining a team of six sales managers under the leadership of Tory Enriquez, director of sales and marketing, Connolly is excited to introduce meeting planners to The Resort's conference facilities and resort amenities.

"I'm excited about working with such a great sales team and showcasing all that The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center has to offer for meetings and events," says Connolly.

ABOUT THE WOODLANDS RESORT & CONFERENCE...]]> Elite News Team http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_1561 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_1493 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:14:22 GMT
Readers of Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine, who plan meetings for large corporations as well as incentive travel, selected winners based on extensive criteria such as quality of meeting space, guestrooms, guest services and amenities, food and beverage service, high-tech services and equipment, recreational facilities and activities, helpfulness of staff and overall value.

"We are constantly evaluating our facilities, amenities and service standards to make sure all guests receive the best experience possible. Awards such as this reinforce those efforts," said Kent Johnson, general manager for the 440-room property. "The Award of Excellence is particularly meaningful because it comes straight from meeting planners who have held events...]]> jasminea http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_1493 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_1492 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:12:22 GMT
To determine the 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America, Golf Digest called upon its 900-plus course rating panelists, who also produce the list of America's 100 Greatest Courses. The panelists rated hundreds of resort courses in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Rounding out Golf Digest's list at number 75, the resort features 36 holes of on-property championship golf on The Oaks and Panther Trail courses. Golf Digest noted on its ranking that the 18th hole on Panther Trail is arguably the best par 4 in Houston.

Other golf amenities at The Woodlands Resort include a driving range and lighted putting green; a staff of PGA professionals available for lessons and clinics; tournament coordination and full-service pro shop...]]> jasminea http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_1492 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_682 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:13:00 GMT
THE WOODLANDS, TX (April 28, 2008) . . . The meetings industrys well-regarded critics, the readers of Meetings & Conventions magazine, have selected The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center among 74 domestic and 10 international properties as outstanding golf resorts for 2008. In fact, The Woodlands Resort received its first Meetings & Conventions magazines Gold Tee award in 1994 and has since received the award consecutively since 2000.

Over 70,000 corporate, incentive and association planners voted for the winning properties based on overall excellence. Its very gratifying to be recognized by planners in the meetings industry, says Tory Enriquez, the Resorts Director of Sales and Marketing. It sets us apart not only as a top-notch golf destination but as a meetings destination as well.
The Gold Tee listing represents the industrys best facilities used throughout the year by planners seeking...]]> Elite Concierge http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_682 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_208 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:09:53 GMT

$50 Million Transformation and Expansion Planned For
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center

THE WOODLANDS, TX - (Tuesday, December 04, 2007) - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center has announced it will embark on a comprehensive, $50 million transformation and expansion project to include the build out of 158 new guestrooms, the addition of a winding, lazy river as well as a new, dramatic entrance and a fine-dining steakhouse.
"The $50 million dollar renovation will reposition The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center as an AAA Four-Diamond Resort with amenities unique to the region," said Dan Leverett, Vice President of Commercial for The Woodlands Development Company. "This is a project that truly will transform a Texas legend into a world-class resort experience."
Construction is expected to begin in early 2008 with an estimated completion date in late 2009.
The new guestrooms will be located in Fairway Pines III, a...]]> jasminea http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-woodlands-resort-and-conference-center/#news_208