SUMMER WAVES

In May of 2022, Summer Waves Water Park commemorated its 35th season of operation with the opening of its newest attraction, Man o’ War, a four-slide addition to the family-friendly park experience. Now the tallest and fastest attraction at the park, its two tube slides and two body slides can move more than 700 riders per hour, helping to spread out park goers and reduce wait times. The water park also welcomed a new splash pad experience and additional private cabana rentals, many of which were sold out daily through the season. The 35th season also marked the highest annual revenue for the first time since opening in 1987, exceeding more than $3.5 million.

Since its opening in May 2012, the Jekyll Island Convention Center has been a driving force of the significant economic impact Jekyll Island provides to Glynn County. 2022 marked not only the 10-year anniversary for the facility, but also the most successful year on record for convention group business since the new facility opened its doors. This past year, the island welcomed 93 groups with more than 50,000 attendees, many of which are State associations that also celebrated decades of returning to Jekyll Island for their annual conferences. Hotel partners generated more than $13 million in revenue from these groups, a 37% increase over pre-pandemic bookings in fiscal year 2019. Sales and marketing efforts have continued to produce new leads year-over-year and the facility experienced a 38% increase in website-generated leads over 2021. In partnership with ASM Global, the Convention Center continues to focus on providing exceptional experiences to attendees, building and retaining relationships with meeting planners and coordinating custom experiences that set it apart as a group business and meetings destination. The facility remains positioned to surpass current group business records as it moves into 2023.

28% INCREASE IN NUMBER OF MEMBERSHIPS OVER 3 YEARS