LuxUrban Hotels Inc. (NASDAQ: LUXH), a Miami-headquartered hospitality company which leases hotels and rents rooms to business and vacation travelers, has named Robert Arigo as its next CEO.
Arigo joined LuxUrban in March as chief operating officer. Prior to his work with LuxUrban, Arigo was a vice president of M&R Hotel Management. Earlier in his career, he was senior director of operations at Hersha Hospitality Management and chief operating officer of Widewaters Hotels.
Arigo replaces Shanoop Kothari as CEO, and his responsibilities as chief operating officer will be absorbed throughout the organization.
“In his short time here, Rob has distinguished himself as a thoughtful, skilled and experienced leader with a focus on improving experiences for owners and guests as part of the Company’s ongoing efforts to enhance performance,” said Elan Blutinger, chairman of the board. “Rob has held leadership positions at some of the most well-known and well-respected hospitality brands in the industry and his appointment is consistent with the board’s commitment to add and strengthen industry representation and experience in key leadership roles.”
