Arlo Hotels names Jimmy Suh president

Lifestyle hotel brand Arlo Hotels has appointed Jimmy Suh as company president.

Suh steps into this position with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry. He has held executive roles at lifestyle hotel brands, including Kimpton, Loews and The Standard hotels, where he envisioned and formed brand marketing, revenue and guest experience strategies. In July 2021, he joined Arlo Hotels as its chief commercial officer, responsible for revenue maximization, profitability, marketing, brand value, public relations and stakeholders’ returns.

As Arlo’s chief commercial officer, his work led to some of the company’s most successful programs, according to the company, including the If You Arlo program, which turns social influencers into the next generation travel agent, and Arlo Means Business, an online marketplace for small- to medium-sized enterprises to enjoy the benefits traditionally reserved for Fortune 500 companies. In addition, he guided his team to raise the hotels’ community value with elevated cultural and entertainment events for both locals and out-of-town guests.

In the past three years, Suh has been instrumental in launching three new Arlo hotels in Miami (Wynwood), Chicago and Williamsburg (NY). As president, he will lead the next stage of company’s growth, overseeing operations and marketing, heightening the guest experience and maximizing the brand value for both guests and stakeholders, according to the company

“We are thrilled to see Jimmy Suh take on the role of president at Arlo Hotels,” said Oleg Pavlov, founder, Arlo Hotels. “His exceptional work ethic, thoughtful and entrepreneurial approach to innovation, unwavering commitment to guest service excellence, while fostering a diverse and motivated workplace culture make him the ideal candidate to represent the brand and the company.”