the elms hotel and spa
The Elms Hotel and Spa Appoints Mark Johnson as Director of Sales, Marketing and Events
The Elms Hotel and Spa | May 20, 2024
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO (May 20, 2024) – The Elms Hotel and Spa, a part of the Destination by Hyatt portfolio, announces the appointment of Mark Johnson as the Director of Sales Marketing and Events. He will lead the hotel's sales and marketing initiatives, capitalize on revenue opportunities, and ensure that The Elms Hotel and Spa continues to exceed guest expectations. Johnson brings over twenty five years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry with a wealth of expertise in sales, business development, and hotel operations to the role. "Mark's appointment comes at a crucial time for the hotel as we continue to prioritize e...
The Elms Hotel and Spa Appoints Christian Arriaga as New Executive Chef
The Elms Hotel and Spa | February 23, 2023
Excelsior Springs, Missouri, (February 23, 2023) – 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. Before joining The Elms Hotel & Spa team, Arriaga was most recently at the Hyatt Regency Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW), serving as the Executive Sous Chef since 2020 and as the Chef de Cuisine beginning in 2017. During this time...
The Elms Hotel and Spa Appoints Jessica Higginbotham as General Manager
Elms Hotel & Spa | September 28, 2022
Excelsior Springs, MO (September 28, 2022) – 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. "We are delighted to have Jessica as our new general manager given her i...
