HOUSTON, TX  . . . August 9, 2010 - Hospitality industry veteran Angie Thompson has  been named Director of Sales at the Holiday Inn Express-The Woodlands  on I-45 just miles from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and  minutes from shopping, dining and entertainment in The Woodlands Town  Center.  Most recently, she served as Director of Sales at the  Carefree Resort & Conference Center in Arizona. 

With more than 21 years of hotel experience, Thompson also served as  Director of Sales at the Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa near Texas� Big  Bend National Park. 

The Holiday Inn Express-The Woodlands offers two business-style Board  Rooms or three separate meeting rooms that can be combined to create a  1,800-square-foot Ballroom for larger events. Amenities include hotel- wide, free high-speed Internet access, complimentary Express Start®  Breakfast Bar, and an outdoor pool and fitness center.  For  reservations, call 281-681-8088 or visit www.hiexpress.com.