Sydney Long

About Sydney Long

Hailing from the heart of the Midwest in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sydney Long is more than just a marketing maven; she embodies the essence of hospitality, with a deep-rooted passion for hotels and travel. Sydney\'s marketing experience ranges from some of the world\'s largest hotel chains to boutique hospitality experiences.Most recently, Sydney served as Manager of Marketing and Content for One & Only Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana. As a member of the resort’s pre-opening leadership team, she led the marketing and content strategy for the brand’s highly anticipated debut in the United States—the first U.S. property for the globally renowned One & Only Resorts portfolio. She directed the resort’s marketing ecosystem end-to-end, overseeing digital advertising, brand storytelling, creative production, print and on-property collateral, and campaign development in the lead-up to the resort’s opening in November 2025.Sydney completed her Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management degree at Oklahoma State University. She was named Oklahoma State\'s Outstanding Master of Hospitality Management Student. Sydney completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, receiving dual degrees: a Bachelor’s of Art degree in Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Marketing. She completed minors in International Studies and Leadership & Communication. She gave the break-ground speech for Nebraska’s first university-owned hotel, The Scarlet, a Tribute Collection by Marriott. Sydney was captain of the Nebraska Cheer Squad. In 2022, she became certified in Hotel Industry Analytics from the American Hotel and Lodging Association (CHIA). In 2023, she became a licensed Sommelier through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Sydney was appointed to the University of Nebraska\'s Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Advisory Board in 2024. Sydney was selected to join HSMAI’s Rising Marketing Leaders Council for a two-year term beginning January 2025. Hospitality runs deeps in her bones and is her true passion. If you can’t find her working on hotel marketing initiatives, you’ll likely find her hanging out at one.

Experience

1. Senior Marketing Manager

   Hilton

   Mar 2026 — Present

   As part of the corporate marketing team at Hilton, I lead marketing strategy and execution supporting the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino and the pre-opening launch of upscale boutique lifestyle hotel, The Westerly at Hilton Aruba that opens in April 2026.

Education

• Oklahoma State University

  Master's degree

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Bachelor's in Science/Arts