August 17, 2011 (Dallas, TX) - The Joule, Dallas has announced the appointment of Abby Morgan as Director of Sales. Morgan is responsible for boosting sales and marketing efforts for this Downtown Dallas hotel, including innovative strategies to entice groups to the hotel's boardroom and meeting spaces.

"Abby's creative sales approach and intimate knowledge of the Dallas market should prove a great asset, and we're pleased to have her on board," said Brendan Carlin, Managing Director of The Joule.

Morgan joins The Joule from Hotel ZaZa, in the Uptown district of Dallas, where she began as Sales Manager for Group and Business Travel before being promoted to Senior Sales Manager during her five-year run. Prior to that, Morgan was Catering Sales Manager at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Dallas from 2005-2006 and a Senior Account Executive at Lone Star Park, where she was responsible for catering services and meeting spaces from 2001-2005. Morgan's foray into the industry was in 1998 as Catering Sales Manager for the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas.

Born and raised in Grapevine, Texas, Morgan studied Humanities at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. She currently resides in Dallas.

The Joule, Dallas
The Joule, named for the international unit of energy, occupies a revitalized 1920's neo-gothic, landmark Dallas building. A visual masterpiece from award-winning designer Adam D. Tihany, the hotel creates a tasteful union of old world quality and contemporary design with original marble flooring, rich colored fabrics, millwork, chrome, glass and populated throughout by original artwork from names including Andy Warhol, Adam Fuss and Richard Phillips. In addition to uniquely designed guestrooms and a spectacular penthouse, the property includes a cantilevered glass rooftop pool, the subterranean PM Nightlife Lounge and Charlie Palmer at the Joule featuring artisanal creations from the world-famous chef. Located in the heart of a burgeoning downtown, adjacent to the flagship Neiman Marcus and within walking distance of the internationally acclaimed Dallas Arts District, the hotel is ideally located. The Joule- an artfully delivered experience in an iconic setting infused with energy, style and passion. www.thejouledallas.com