Background

Kevin Walker’s career in the hospitality industry has spanned over 30 years. Recognised as an industry leader, Kevin is driven by a determination to do things well and maintains a commitment to give back to his community and the industry that has sustained his family for three generations.

Kevin is married to Shawna, his wife of 23 years, and business partner. They reside in Victoria BC, with their two daughters, who have each worked with their parents throughout their growing years.

Projects and Achievements

2005 to Date
Walker Hospitality Group - President
Owner- Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Operators – Miraloma on the Cove

1995 to Date
Oak Bay Beach Hotel - Owner

2005 to Date
Miraloma on the Cove
Walker Hospitality Group – Management Contract

2006 to Date
Tourism BC Board of Directors - Vice Chair

2005 to 2006
Premiers Tourism Industry Advisory Council (PTIAC) - Member

2003 to 2006 (February)
Hotel Association of Canada - Chairman

2006
STOCAPS Advisory Group - Chairman

2002 to 2004
Canadian Tourism Commission - Small to Medium Enterprise Committee (SME) - Member

2004 to 2005
Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE) - Founding Board Member

1995 to present
BC and Yukon Hotels Association (BCYHA) - Board Member & Executive Committee Member

1984 to present
Beachside Adventures - Owner

2000 to 2003
Tourism BC - Board of Directors – Executive Committee

2000 to 2003
Air Industry Merger Consortium (AIM) - Chairman

1998 – 1999
Council of Tourism Associations of BC (COTA) - President & Chairman

1996-1997
BC and Yukon Hotel’s Association (BCYHA) - President

1994-1997
Hotel Association of Canada - Director

2004
British Columbia Tourism Industry Leader of the Year – award recipient

1994
British Columbia Hotelier of the Year - award recipient

Other

Victoria Hotels Association – President
Victoria Conference Centre Advisory Committee – Member
Tourism Victoria Destination Marketing Commission – Member
Victoria Marine Tourism Association – President