JB Duke Hotel Appoints New Sales Manager

Fresh expertise strengthens hospitality relations for the newest contemporary hotel

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. August 01, 2016

DURHAM, N.C August 1, 2016 - JB Duke Hotel, North Carolina's new, contemporary lodging destination located on the campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, announced the appointment of a new sales manager, Kelly Adam. A 10-year veteran in the hospitality industry and seasoned group sales manager, Adam will be responsible for bringing group business into the hotel by building and maintaining great relationships with customers and providing solutions for their meeting and event needs.

Adam hails from the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center in Research Triangle Park and previously worked at properties in Durham and Chicago. She specializes in solution selling and consultative sales, emphasizing the client's needs first and having integrity with every encounter.

“Kelly's impressive track record in the industry will be a strong asset as the hotel prepares to open its doors in January,” said Gregg Hilker, general manager, JB Duke Hotel. “We look forward to treating both local and worldwide travelers to a modern southern hospitality experience in our meeting and event spaces, further setting the tone for contemporary hotels in the south.”

Open to guests in early January 2017, the full-service JB Duke Hotel and event space features a distinctly modern design with welcoming accommodations. It will feature 198 guestrooms, including 11 unique suites. The hotel also features the Thomas Executive Conference Center, 20,850 square feet of meeting and event space designed with a focus on hospitality, flexible event set up and adherence to the quality standards set by the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC).

Social, academic and corporate events and meetings alike will find inviting hospitality-focused service in the distinctive environment to meet its demands. The facility offers a 5,450 square foot ballroom, several multi-purpose spaces, two state-of-the art boardrooms, two fixed-tiered classrooms seating 65 attendees, generous pre-function spaces and a business center. State-of-the-art systems in each room will assist its global and local clientele.

The JB Duke Hotel represents a $62 million investment by Duke University in the Durham community, creating more than 120 career opportunities. The hotel and its conference facilities will be used by Duke's MBA programs for working professionals and non-degree executive education courses hosted by the Fuqua School.

To begin planning your group event, contact Adam and The JB Duke Hotel team at [email protected] or 919.660.6400. For more information about JB Duke Hotel, please visit www.jbdukehotel.com.

About JB Duke Hotel

The JB Duke Hotel is the contemporary hotel located on the campus of Duke University, conveniently near both athletic and academic facilities, as well as only 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and 10 minutes from Research Triangle Park. It features 198 guestrooms and 20,850 square feet of meeting and event space and is home to a full-service restaurant and two bars. The hotel is owned by Duke University and is managed by WDI Hospitality, LLC of Durham, North Carolina, which has operated progeny property Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club for decades. For more information, visit jbdukehotel.com. Follow JB Duke Hotel on Facebook at facebook.com/jbdukehotel, Twitter at twitter.com/jbdukehotel, or Instagram at instagram.com/jbdukehotel.