Eric Gordon

Eric Gordon is an accomplished tourism and business development professional with extensive experience in the travel industry. Currently serving as the Tourism Manager for the City of Aiken, SC, since August 2022, Eric has previously held key positions such as Director of Travel Agency Strategy at Hornblower Cruises and Events, and Executive Vice President of Business Development at Beyond Times Square Inc. Notably, Eric launched a wholesale channel projected to increase revenue significantly and managed high-profile accounts to drive business growth. Eric's earlier roles include President of Park East, where expansion into diverse nature destinations was overseen, and Operations Manager at Park East Tours, Inc., where revenue peaked at $18 million under Eric's leadership. Eric holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Baruch College and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Oswego.