Jimmy Suh has been appointed President of Arlo Hotels. Suh steps into the position with more than 20 years of experience in hospitality. He’s worked with Kimpton and Loews. In July 2021, Suh joined Arlo Hotels as the chief commercial officer, responsible for revenue maximization, profitability, marketing, brand value, public relations and stakeholders’ returns. In the past three years, Suh has helped launch three new Arlo hotels.

Kurt Siefert has joined the Visit Indy team as an account manager. He will focus on strategic accounts in the express market nationwide and on the East Coast. Siefert recently graduated from West Lafayette, Indiana’s Purdue University with a degree in sales. He interned with Kirby Risk in an automation and specialty sales capacity and has also worked for Gelber & Associates in a remote prospector role. 

Jacob Heck recently joined Sensei, a wellness brand and operators of Rancho Mirage’s California’s Sensei Porcupine Creek, as Director of Agronomy. Previously, he worked at Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert, overseeing 200 acres and 36 holes of golf. He has held roles in agronomy with Troon Golf and at locations across the Coachella Valley, including Gary Player and Pete Dye courses at the Westin Mission Hills.

Luis Cuadra is now Executive Chef at the Peninsula Beverly Hills. Cuadra boasts more than 15 years of experience in the luxury hospitality dining industry. Prior to joining The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Cuadra led kitchens at a variety of Ritz-Carlton hotels across the world. Most recently, he spearheaded a Michelin-concept restaurant at The West Hollywood EDITION. Born and raised in Miami, he attended the Culinary Institute of America.

Girlie Joseph is now The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead’s Director of Spa and Wellness. Joseph is an experienced spa professional with a distinctive blend of leadership and business experience. During the past 17 years, she has held a variety of spa director roles. Most recently, she was the spa director at Conrad Hotels & Resorts. Originally from Turks and Caicos, Joseph gained experience working throughout the Caribbean.

Kamia Kinchlow is now Visit Newport Beach’s Vice President of Global Luxury Leisure. She has more than 15 years of experience in luxury travel, strategic sales planning, and innovative marketing initiatives. Kinchlow joins Visit Newport Beach following her recent role as director of sales, transient at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, California. She was director of sales at the Balboa Bay Resort.