Jay Spurr has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at JW Marriott Austin in Austin - TX, United States.

With more than 24 years of hospitality experience, Jay Spurr will lead the hotel's sales and marketing team as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the JW Marriott Austin. Spurr left his position as the Director of Sales and Marketing of the Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile to join the hotel's team.

Spurr, who started the position in November, said he's thrilled to build strong partnerships with the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Austin Convention Center and the entire Austin hotel community to take the city to the next level in conventions.