Lydia Patterson

Lydia Patterson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the hospitality and travel industries. Currently serving as the Director of Global Travel Partnerships at Hilton since February 2018, Lydia leads negotiations with key Travel Management Company accounts and implements strategic business plans to enhance market share. Prior roles include Director of Hospitality Sales Solutions Engineer at The Rainmaker Group, where achievements included a 32% year-on-year revenue increase and significant contributions to product development and client presentations. Lydia's earlier experience at TravelClick involved various leadership positions focused on sales, marketing, and business intelligence solutions, achieving remarkable growth metrics. Additional expertise includes training development, product implementation, and operational support, with a foundational education in Hotel & Restaurant Administration from Niagara College of Applied Arts & Technology.