Suzanne Szanyi

Suzanne Szanyi is an experienced instructor with nearly 20 years of hospitality industry expertise, having held operational and leadership roles at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Marriott International, and Hilton Worldwide Holdings across food and beverage, hotel operations, revenue management, and global data analytics.

Her academic credentials include:

• BS in Hospitality Management from Virginia Tech
• MBA in Management, Marketing, and Organizational Strategy from Virginia Tech

Her specialized teaching and research domains encompass:

• Hospitality Operations Analysis
• Hospitality Finance
• Revenue Management and Pricing
• Data Analytics in Hospitality

Key industry achievements involve implementing Hilton's online revenue pricing tool globally, developing the algorithm for Hilton's employee discount program, and leading data analytics project management initiatives.

Professional certifications held:

• Project Management Professional (PMP®)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM®)
• Certified Hospitality Industry Analytics (CHIA)