 The Woodlands, TX - The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center™ recorded its best year as more than 43,500 skaters visited the venue during its eight weeks of operation, according to The Woodlands Convention Center & Visitors Bureau. This year’s figure broke the 2006 record when a reported 43,133 skaters were in attendance.
“Jaguar is thrilled to be a part of the 2009-2010 Ice Rink Season and record breaking year. The Ice Rink has become a regional attraction and we are delighted to be the presenting sponsor. We look forward to many more record breaking years to come.” Jason Lacher, Jaguar Land Rover Houston North General Manager, said about the 2009-2010 record breaking season.
Guests visited the Ice Rink from over 560 different zip codes. 61% of skaters came from outside of The Woodlands and South Montgomery County. The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau collected surveys each day the Ice Rink was open. 97% of those surveyed said that they would like to see a permanent Ice Rink in The Woodlands. 53% of guests planned on spending $25 to $75 while at the Ice Rink. 71% planned on dining in The Woodlands, while 65% planned on shopping in Town Center.
With more than 20,000 gallons of water used to create the ice, The Woodlands Ice Rink is one of the largest outdoor ice rinks in the southwest.
"The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center™ has evolved into a regional entertainment attraction that continues to grow in popularity with those who live in The Woodlands as well as those visiting the area," says Casey Snyder, general manager for The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Sponsors for the 2009-2010 Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center™ include The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, Jaguar Land Rover Houston North, Coca-Cola, The Strong Firm Attorneys, Spectrum Events, Wright’s Printing, Donoho’s Jewellers, Fidelity Investments, St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, Mellisa Ray Insurance Agency, Hodges Collision Center, The Woodlands Young Learners Academy, Hubbell and Hudson Market & Bistro, Cinemark, Texas Home & Theaters, Sunny 99.1, The Woodlands Villager, The Conroe Courier, Houston Community Newspapers, Review It Magazine and The Woodlands Family Magazine.
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