THE WOODLANDS, Texas (May 2, 2008) –  Three lucky Houstonians have each won an Explorer Getaway Package from The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau.

In a promotional program held last year, Greg Roberts, Edmund Czarnecki and Melissa McAnelly, all residents of Houston, were the top three names that were randomly drawn from among 300 inquiry entries.  As part of a co-op advertising program, the packages awarded a dinner for two at Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar, The Cheesecake Factory, or Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille.  It also included accommodations at either The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel, Homewood Suites by Hilton, or Marriott Courtyard Inn, as well as tickets to Tinseltown movie theatre.

“I was very excited to be chosen as a winner of one of these great packages,” said McAnelly.  “I love going to The Woodlands because it is such a fun and easy getaway from Houston.” Czarnecki added, “When I heard I had won, I was surprised and shocked!  All of these gifts are fantastic and I am looking forward to using them during several trips back to The Woodlands.”

Nick Wolda, President of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, said, “This was a successful marketing program that helped us to build awareness and excitement about our new CVB here in The Woodlands as we continue to promote this area as a premier destination to shop, dine, play and stay.  We look forward to offering the Explorer Getaway Package program again later this year.”

For more information about The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, please call (877) 963-2447 or visit TWCVB web site at www.VisitTheWoodlands.com.

About The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau (TWCVB)

The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau drives demand for The Woodlands as a travel destination, creates new revenue for businesses, and increases sales and hotel occupancy tax for the Town Center Improvement District’s (now The Woodlands Township) general fund. Tax revenue generated by the tourism industry is invested back into improving The Woodlands’ infrastructure and programs.

The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau is an energetic and innovative 501 (c) (6) organization of talented and dedicated professionals who fulfill the Bureau's Mission Statement by setting high performance standards, expectations and goals. The Bureau works with its community to create and maintain productive public and private partnerships while serving as a reliable and credible source for The Woodlands' tourism industry.

Media Contact:

Nick Wolda, President
The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau
(281) 363-2447

The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau
10001 Woodloch Forest Dr., Suite 600
The Woodlands, TX 77380