The Hampton by Hilton Inn & Suites Corpus Christi is ideally located off State Highway 358 proximate to a number of local demand generators including Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, and Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area. Naval Air Station Corpus Christi encompasses 5,700 acres and is home to the headquarters of the Chief of Naval Air Training which oversees all pilot training operations in the Southeast Region. Employing approximately 5,000 civilians and more than 2,800 military personnel, NAS Corpus Christi pays more than $1.3 billion in annual salaries and has a total economic impact of $3.3 billion across the state each year. Additionally, NAS Corpus Christi contains the Corpus Christi Army Depot, the Army’s largest helicopter repair and maintenance center and the largest industrial employer in South Texas. Located 5 miles from the Hotel, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is a public research university with a total enrollment of 11,000 students. Referred to as the “Island University,” the school offers its students more than 80 degree programs and is classified among R2 doctoral universities. Serving the area’s medical needs is Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area, a full-service, 152-bed acute care hospital that provides an array of medical services including emergency medicine, neurological care, cardiovascular care, and women’s and children’s services. Driving substantial demand to the area is the Port of Corpus Christi, the nation’s largest energy export gateway that has an annual economic impact of $13.4 billion. Additionally, Corpus Christi attracts an estimated 5 million visitors annually to attractions such as the USS Lexington, Texas State Aquarium, and the Downtown Marina and Bayfront area which offer a number of beachfront activities as well as a plethora of restaurants, bars, and shopping areas. Connecting travelers to the area is Corpus Christi International Airport which served 718,000 passengers in 2023, representing a 10% increase over the previous year.