2026 Outlook Briefing: Forecast, Pacing & World Cup Performance Insights

Eric Szymanski is an award-winning hospitality professional with 30 years of Sales, Marketing & Revenue Management experience in hotels & resorts of all sizes. 

As a Sales Solution Consultant, Eric works with Commercial Sales, Marketing & Revenue leaders across North America to optimize hotel performance using Amadeus Travel Intelligence software.

Prior to joining Amadeus in 2019, Eric worked in leadership roles for several hotels & resorts for Hilton, Starwood, Marriott & Disney Meetings & Events.

Eric has been a member and volunteer leader in several hospitality industry associations over the years, including HSMAI, MPI, PCMA, ASAE, FSAE, NE/SAE, NACE, Skal International and more.  He served on the Convention Sales Committee for Visit Orlando to drive group business to the destination. 

Eric currently contributes to his local community as a member of the board of directors for the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce and serves as a marathon running mentor for Fleet Feet Nashville, TN.

Brenda is a Senior Account Manager at Booking focused on hotel relationship management and revenue optimization for ownership groups, hotel management companies, and global chains.

With over 15 years in hospitality, including roles at IHG, Viceroy Hotel Group, and Pacifica Hotels Brenda combines operations and sales expertise to drive growth and strengthen partnerships.

Milton is a Senior Account Manager at Booking.com with nine years of experience, including four years focused on the California market. He manages strategic partnerships with hotels, management companies, and ownership groups, helping drive revenue growth, ADR optimization, and occupancy management through data-driven strategies and strong industry relationships.