WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Some hotels in Waco may have seen a spike in bookings, and it wasn't by mistake. A recent concert held at McLane Stadium brought hundreds of tourists to town.

The last time Patel saw a boost in bookings was back in May for the Baylor graduation

Baylors' events can cause a boost in hotel bookings

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“First time seeing this type of event that’s not Baylor related," said Ajai Patel, co-owner and general manager of Comfort Suites.

Ajai Patel has co-owned and managed Comfort Suites in Waco for almost 20 years.

Last Friday's Boys from Oklahoma stop at McLane Stadium did more than pump up the crowd, it also provided an economic boost.

“To just get an amazing number of people from out of town almost instantly from the time the concert was announced,

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