July 24, 2010

The Woodlands Mall Named to GGP’s List of America’s Premier Shopping Places

Post Category: Community, Town Center — Michele Flory @ 3:33 pm

The Woodlands Town Center
John Pew, General Manager of The Woodlands Mall, has announced that The Woodlands Mall, owned by General Growth Properties (GGP), has been named to the company’s list of America’s Premier Shopping Places, the nation’s most unique collection of tourism-oriented shopping centers located throughout the United States.

The Woodlands Mall and other premier shopping places cater to both domestic and international travelers. All visitors to America’s Premier Shopping Places are eligible to receive a Premier Passport filled with shopping and dining savings, special offers and amenities. Vouchers are provided in multiple languages by travel agents and tour operators or may be downloaded and printed from America’s Premier Shopping Places’ website at www.AmericasShoppingPlaces.com.

“More and more, The Woodlands Mall is becoming a shopping destination for international travelers from Mexico, South America, Canada and other areas throughout the world,” said Pew. “With our proximity to Bush Intercontinental Airport, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center, plus the surrounding residential communities, The Woodlands Mall is a natural spot for visitors to come and shop, dine and enjoy their vacations. We are pleased to join this select group of GGP shopping centers.”
Source: TWT

July 18, 2010

2nd Annual Oktoberfest Set for September 24-26 At Town Green Park in The Woodlands

Post Category: Community — Michele Flory @ 9:57 am

Rotary International
The 2nd Annual Oktoberfest, presented by The Woodlands Rotary Club Foundation, is set for September 24-26 at Town Green Park in The Woodlands.

Oktoberfest will feature live entertainment, a delicious selection of German food including bratwurst, sauerkraut and strudel, beverages and a kid’s activity area. Oktoberfest beer mugs and souvenirs will also be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 for ages 10 and older and free for ages 9 and younger. Sponsorships are available for organizations, companies and individuals wanting to participate.

Oktoberfest proceeds will go to The Woodlands Rotary Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization raising funds for scholarships benefiting local students and their families.

For more information about Oktoberfest, please visit the official website at www.oktoberfestthewoodlands.com.
About Rotary
Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, called Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

There are 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious and open to all cultures, races and creeds. As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rotary’s main objective is service – in the community, in the workplace and throughout the world.

The Woodlands Rotary Club is the largest service club in South Montgomery County and has given out almost $1,000,000 in scholarships in its 34 years of service.

For more information about The Woodlands Rotary Club, please visit www.woodlandsrotary.org.
Source: TWT

July 16, 2010

JULY 2010 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter

Post Category: Real Estate Market — Michele Flory @ 6:42 am

Houston Association of Realtors
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July 14, 2010

The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center Receives Award of Excellence Honor

Post Category: Community — Michele Flory @ 7:08 am

The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center
For the sixth consecutive year, The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center has received Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine’s 2010 Award of Excellence.
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.

“Awards such as these are especially meaningful because they come straight from meeting planners who have held events here,” said Kent Johnson, general manager for the 440-room property.

About The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Where natural beauty meets high-tech convenience, the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) approved Woodlands Resort & Conference Center combines the highest quality conference facilities with resort amenities. The property is centrally located, a three-hour flight from either coast, and 18 miles from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

A founding member of IACC, the 440-room property features 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a 13,500-square-foot Grand Ballroom and 32 dedicated meeting rooms. Nearly all meeting space offers natural light and views of the lake or forest. Other meeting highlights include two full-service business centers, a concierge floor with private boardroom, an extensive menu of themed food and beverage presentations and a team of experienced meeting professionals. Meeting attendees enjoy activities ranging from team building events to on-property resort amenities such as golf, spa and fitness facilities, 180 miles of nature and bike trails, five pools and indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Visit www.woodlandsresort.com or call 866-554-8118 for group planning needs.
Source: TWT