impacted the quality of the food. “The new kitchen allows us to serve food faster and maintain better temperature controls,” he explains, emphasizing the improvement in overall service. Additionally, the main restaurant, Brazos - Proper Texas Kitchen, has been expanded with a new bar and private dining room.“We’re just finishing up the work on these new venues,” Stafford notes, pointing out that these enhancements necessitated further investments in kitchen equipment to support the expanded offerings. Looking ahead, Stafford adds: “In 2025, we’re planning a renovation of our ballroom and ballroom prefunction area,” he says. The following year, there are plans to begin design work for a comprehensive soft goods renovation across the entire hotel, scheduled to start in 2026. “The university wants to operate the finest university hotel and conference center in the world,” Stafford declares. This ambitious goal drives continuous than a football field away from Kyle Field, one of the university’s main attractions,’” Stafford says with a smile. The hotel’s location makes it a prime spot for sporting event visitors. Recent highlights include hosting fans for an international soccer friendly between Brazil and Mexico and record breaking concert by George Strait at Kyle Field, which drew over 110,000 attendees. INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXCELLENCE Despite its relative newness, the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center continues to evolve to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency. Recent investments in capital infrastructure highlight how the hotel maintains top-notch standards and facilities. “We’ve just completed a couple of significant upgrades in our food and beverage areas,” Stafford shares. A new kitchen was built to service the Block T Bar, a large two-story venue. Previously, food had to be prepared in the central kitchen and transported to the bar, a process that was both inefficient and BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS FOR LIFE. Specializing in K-12 schools, higher education, healthcare, and commercial projects. WWW.AGGIELANDCONSTRUCTION.COM 8 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 08
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