THE WOODLANDS--The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center has completed a $75-million plus expansion and renovation, effectively transforming the convention center hotel.

Reps for the property maintain the redevelopment enables it to “meet the burgeoning demand driven by the strong growth in The Woodlands over the past five years.”

"The Woodlands is currently experiencing a time of tremendous growth," Greg Parsons, general manager of The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center and vice president of hospitality for The Howard Hughes Corp. told GlobeSt.com. "The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center's latest upgrade creates the ultimate lifestyle intersection to support this growth, transforming an already iconic and award-winning property into a premier destination for conferences, business travelers and families alike."

The 20-month renovation and expansion re-imagined virtually every aspect of the property, including replacing 206 lodge-style rooms with Fairway Pines III - a new wing of 184 guest rooms and suites, the renovation of 222 existing guest rooms and suites in the Fairway Pines I and II guest wings, a new 3,036-square-foot “Living Room” connecting the three guest-rooms wings, an expanded arrival experience with porte-cochere and lobby featuring native Texas stone and three-story windows and a revitalized 60,000 square feet of meeting and event facilities.

“The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center is the premier destination for business meetings, social occasions and getaways in the Houston region,” David R. Weinreb, CEO of The Howard Hughes Corp. said in a release. “We will continue to innovate and enhance the resort in the years to come to provide our visitors with a best-in-class hospitality experience that will draw them to return again and again.”

Led by interior design firm Looney & Associates and Gensler, the redesign aims to offer an authentic, nature-inspired retreat while providing visitors with a luxury experience.

“We are pleased with the work that has gone into this expansive makeover for the resort,” says Parsons. “We look forward to continuing to welcome guests to enjoy this extraordinary destination, whether they are traveling for business or for pleasure.”