Walker Hospitality
Kevin Walker, President and Owner
Kevin Walker’s career in the hospitality industry has spanned over 32 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’s achievements are numerous both within his business achievements and his greater community involvements. As past Chairman of the Board of the Hotel Association of Canada and the Council of Tourism Associations of BC and the BC & Yukon Hotel’s Association, he has a unique perspective of the dynamic tourism and hospitality industry. He is the recipient of many awards including Hotelier of the Year, Tourism Industry Leader of the Year and most recently Tourism Victoria’s Miracle Award. Currently he is President/Owner of Bison Properties Ltd. (Oak Bay Beach Hotel) and Walker Hospitality Ltd. He has recently launched, together with Shawna, his wife and business partner, a new endeavour, the Discovery Club Luxury Destinations Ltd. Kevin and Shawna reside in Victoria BC, with their two daughters, who have each worked with their parents throughout their growing years.
Shawna Walker, Vice President, Marketing
Shawna Walker began her career in Hospitality Marketing in the early 80’s and has built a strong reputation as an innovator with careful attention to the details that make a difference. First with Westin Hotels then on to CP Hotels Canada. In 1983 Shawna joined forces with her husband Kevin Walker, as a part of the team at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Her expertise is evident in the many projects undertaken in the last two decades by the Walker Hospitality team: development of eco-tourism based adventure products in 1985, the re-launch of the Miraloma on the Cove in Sidney BC in 2005, and the recent development of the Discovery Club Luxury Destinations Ltd. in Victoria BC. Shawna maintains vigilance over the Sales and Marketing activities of the Walker Hospitality group of companies and is integral to the success enjoyed to date. She currently holds the position of Chair for the Oak Bay Tourism Marketing consortium, and is recognized by her peers as a leader in Tourism and Hospitality. Shawna has been married to her husband Kevin for 26 years and together they have enjoyed raising two great children, and had the privilege of successfully working together throughout their married life.
Brian Hobson D.M.A.T.P. – Vice President, Finance and Operations
Brian Hobson’s commitment and passion for the hospitality industry is evident through the many ways he contributes to the industry as a whole. His career has branched out beyond Walker Hospitality Ltd and the Oak Bay Beach Hotel to create new and creative concepts that have increased tourism for the region. His professional expertise in creating business and marketing plans is a strength to Walker Hospitality. Brian has retained a long time working relationship with Oak Bay Beach Hotel and has the respect of his staff and the many visitors who recognize him as an important part of the hotel team.
