Jan Jacobsen
Global Travel Manager, AIG
With 25 years of senior-level and entrepreneurial career experience in the hospitality and travel industries, London-based Jan Jacobsen offers a wealth of expertise in sourcing, procurement, sales & marketing and revenue opportunities. In addition, he is a sought-after Business Mentor, working with individuals to build their businesses and alongside, their personal wealth.
Jan joined AIG in 2013, where he serves as Global Accommodation Manager based in London managing the company’s Global Accommodation Programmes for Hotels, Aparthotels and Serviced Apartments comprising sourcing, negotiation and implementation of the programs.
Jan’s role is to establish mutually beneficial relationships with accommodation providers globally, to ensure AIG has quality accommodation for their travellers that meet all of the company’s needs, whilst making sure rates are competitive to manage expenses.
Winner of the 2018 Buyer of the Year at the Serviced Apartment Awards.
Member of the GBTA Accommodations Committee, as well as member of a carefully selected mixture of industry Corporate Advisory Boards.
Since 2010, he has served as Founder & Director of Quality Lifestyle Worldwide Ltd., which offers robust support to other entrepreneurs searching for positive evolution, via his customized and proven strategic business solutions, with an eye on global success. The firm works alongside the world’s fastest-growing and most innovative brands to coach those with the initiative and leadership qualities to foster further success.
Prior to moving in to the role of a corporate buyer in 2010, he was Regional Director for the European marketplace for a US based hotel group. Among other positions, he has also been Director of Sales & Marketing for several London properties.
His savvy in business was fundamentally impacted by a three-decade global career as both as professional and amateur dancer, beginning at the age of 13, with studies in the art at the tender age of 4. Growing up with persistent targets, strategic work & planning goals, being guided and mentored by professional team coaches—and always striving to be the best—is truly the foundation of his success.
With countless achievements and awards between 1984 and 2002, alongside training with many of the world’s leading dance aficionados, Jan represented Australia, Norway and Austria, earning more than a dozen medals, and as many Championship Titles.
He also continues to be a sought-after public speaker, sharing his message about building a personal lifestyle that combines passion, education and life experiences. Jan’s mandate: “Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark.”