Jigger Abendano

Jigger Abendano has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Jigger started their career as a Special Events Manager and Corporate Sales at SpeedZone/Palace Entertainment, where they managed corporate events and launched accounts on platforms like MySpace. Jigger then took on the role of Tour & Travel Sales Manager at Medieval Times. Later, Jigger worked as a Travel Trade Development Manager at the San Diego Tourism Authority, promoting the region as a preferred vacation and meeting destination.

Jigger then moved on to Expedia Group, where they worked as an Associate Account Manager, leveraging data insights to build and expand the portfolio of hotel partners. Jigger also optimized hotel content and secured seasonal deals to maximize customer conversion. Following this, they joined Hotwire, first as an Account Manager in Southern California, and later as the Regional Manager of Account Management for the US West region. In these roles, they led teams focused on mutual revenue growth through account management.

Jigger also worked as a Strategic Account Manager II at EZ Texting, where they managed top-tier accounts, mentored customer success managers, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities. Jigger then became a Principal at D&H Consulting before joining Go City® as Vice President, Connectivity & Integrations. In this role, they helped attraction partners enhance their digital entry experience. Jigger currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Connectivity & Integrations, leading a global team that engages with attraction and enterprise partners across the EMEA, US, and APAC regions.

Overall, Jigger Abendano has demonstrated a strong background in account management, strategic partnerships, and digital integration across various industries throughout their career.

Jigger Abendano, CRME has a diverse education history. Jigger obtained a degree in Hotel Revenue Management from Cornell University. Prior to that, they attended Mt. San Antonio College where they studied Nursing Pre-Req from 2005 to 2006. Jigger completed their high school education at Nogales High School from 2000 to 2004. In addition to their formal education, Jigger has also obtained various certifications, including being a Certified Revenue Management Executive from HSMAI in 2016. Jigger has also acquired certifications in Six Sigma Black Belt, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Communicating Across Cultures, Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues, Skills for Inclusive Conversations, Bystander Training: From Bystander to Upstander, Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences, and Unconscious Bias from LinkedIn.