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Road Trippin'
April 21, 2010
| Bisnow hit the road again, not Highway 51—though John Lee Hooker was on the radio—but south on I-45 about 200 miles to La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa on scenic Lake Conroe. Even when we take personal time, there's a notebook in hand. (As for the adult beverage in the other hand? We needed something to write about, of course.) | |||
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| The former Del Lago Resort, which now features 445 rooms and cabins (room count was halved to create all suites) launched in March 2009 following a two-year, $130M renovation and expansion. A two-story lobby (in the forefront above) incorporating several premium food venues was added as well as a 10k SF waterfront ballroom, 17k SF spa, 3.5-acre Aqua Park, and stand-alone, fine dining restaurant from world renowned master chef Albert Roux. | |||
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| The 70k SF conference center earned certification from the International Association of Conference Centers last month, which demonstrates its credibility, sales director Luvonne Sharr tells us. From training to teambuilding and retreats, the resort creates customized packages, too. Currently, oil and gas companies are the No. 1 industry doing just that. The center includes the nearly 10k SF ballroom—which is divisible into three venues, business center, amphitheatre, exhibit hall, and a newly constructed 9k SF ballroom divisible into two spaces and overlooking the resort's marina. | |||
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| The resort's 300-slip marina is the launch point for numerous activities (fishing, kayaking, jet skiing, daydreaming). Lake Conroe, with a 20k acre surface area, was built in '73 and features some of best angling around. Our reporter reeled in a channel catfish with the help of ConroeFishingGuide.com's Chris Edwards. |
