The Elms Hotel and Spa, a part of the Destination by Hyatt portfolio, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Arriaga as Executive Chef. In his new role, Arriaga will lead the historic property's signature Three Owls restaurant, curating specialty menus and overseeing banquet events, The Tavern, Cafe Soterian, and oversee the culinary team as a whole.
The Elms Hotel and Spa, a part of the Destination by Hyatt portfolio, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Higginbotham as general manager. In her new role, Higginbotham now oversees all aspects of the newly renovated hotel and its daily operations, including 153 guest rooms and suites, the 28,000-square-foot Spa at The Elms, three dining outlets and 11,000 square feet of meeting and event space. She also works closely with the entire team at The Elms Hotel & Spa to ensure staff development and fulfillment.
John Mormino has been promoted to general manager of The Elms Hotel & Spa, A Destination Hotel. Mormino is a native of Excelsior Springs, Mo. and launched his career at The Elms. He brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to the hotel and decades of local knowledge.
Duncan Clements has been appointed general manager at The Elms Hotel & Spa, A Destination Hotel. The property is also revamping its sales and marketing team with the promotion of Kara Harrington to director of sales.
Todd D. Scholl was recently appointed Director of Sales for the Elms Hotel & Spa. The Elms is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation and is scheduled to reopen April 2012. A native Iowan, Scholl is excited to be closer to home after spending time recently in Tulsa, OK at the Hyatt Regency. Prior to the Hyatt he spent almost seven years with The Peabody Little Rock, an AAA Four-Diamond property, where he helped them achieve the Forbes Four Star designation in 2009. He is a consummate hospitality sales manager, who draws on over 20 years of experience in the field. Before joining The Peabody Little Rock, Scholl was director of sales and marketing for the Canterbury Hotel in Indianapolis, a position he held for four years. Scholl´s overall sales background and experience at various meeting and convention hotel properties make him a valuable asset to the development and growth of The Elms Hotel & Spa in the industry. He is keenly aware of the vagaries of modern-day sales and marketing trends and is ready to introduce the Elms to regional audiences in Des Moines, Omaha, Wichita and NW Arkansas.