Jimmy Suh
Chief Commercial Officer at Arlo Hotels
Brooklyn, New York
Overview
Work Experience
Chief Commercial Officer
2021 - Current
Lead and responsible for company's revenue maximization, profitability, marketing, brand value, public relations, and stakeholders' returns.
Arlo Hotels specializes in mid to large scale Lifestyle Hotels in primary market locations.
President and Founder
2016 - 2021
One Night is a last-minute distribution platform for independent, boutique hotels.
Raised $5,349,998.00 from SWaN & Legend Venture Partners.
Chief Commercial Officer
2014 - 2019
Lead product, program, and team development to maximize sales and revenue for The Standard hotels. and One Night. Responsible for continuous business innovation and new business initiatives.
Standard International operates hotels and restaurants for the hospitality sector.
Raised $5,000,000.00 from Michael Kantor.
Senior Vice President, Ecommerce & Distribution
2012 - 2014
Newly created position for the organization to lead the company’s internet marketing, social media, revenue management, and distribution strategies. Hired to implement services and technology solutions to increase topline revenue while reducing the cost of guest acquisition and distribution.
Managing Director
2006 - 2012
The PLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Leading Hotels of the World. The company provides private label sales & marketing services to hotel companies . Services include reservations & distributions technology, global sales & voice services, and management consultation. Launched company in January 2007, as the Managing Director. Advanced the organization to operate in ten cities internationally to serve more than thirty global hotel brands. Was responsible and accountable for the organization’s vision, evolution, and overall operations for the organization. Lead and direct company’s finance, sales & marketing, client acquisition and relations, employee development.
Vice President, Revenue Management & Distribution
1998 - 2006
Led and developed Kimpton Hotels’ revenue management, distribution channel management (including central call center), and electronic marketing operations. Developed new marketing programs to generate and capitalize on unforeseen revenue opportunities. Recruited, trained, and developed supporting personnel. Negotiated and secured central agreements with Online Travel Agencies (OTA’s), GDS’s, CRS and RMS companies, and other providers of distribution solutions.
Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group is the largest independent boutique hotel and restaurant business in the US.