Phil commenced his tourism & hospitality career after an impressive 17 years in the banking industry, 7 years as the Business Banking Manager which included many motel and hotel owners and leasees as clients in the Canterbury and Westland areas. Phil has also had 11 years of invaluable and direct experience in the Tourism and Hospitality Management sector including 3 years as a motel owner/operator in Akaroa, Hotel General Manager of a large Hotel business on the West Coast, Senior Manager with the Canterbury Hospitality Group in Christchurch and more recently the General Manager of the West Coast Bar & Grill in Christchurch. It is fair to say, Phil understands the Tourism and Hospitality industry extremely well, knows what makes a property “hot” and is happy to share his knowledge with you. Phil was born in Westport and a regular visitor with his father still living there. A keen sportsman including golf and tramping and as a cricket umpire, is currently on the first class cricket panel (hence the grey hair!) Phil looks forward to working with all clients in the Tourism Accommodation and Leisure sectors and working in closely with Kevin Johnson, the Tourism Properties.com Hospitality Business Broker for Canterbury and Westland.