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Colin MacPhee
Commercial Sales Consultant

With over three decades of senior-level experience in the Hospitality and Tourism industry, I offer specialised expertise in the acquisition, operation, and divestment of accommodation and tourism-focused assets. My qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management & Tourism from the University of Strathclyde, complemented by a career spanning hotel management, quality assurance, education, and business ownership. Notable roles include F&B Manager of the internationally acclaimed Huka Lodge and founder/operator of Quest Rotorua Central, a purpose-built property that consistently achieved national recognition on TripAdvisor and sustained occupancy above 84% prior to its successful ...VIEW MORE

Colin MacPhee

With over three decades of senior-level experience in the Hospitality and Tourism industry, I offer specialised expertise in the acquisition, operation, and divestment of accommodation and tourism-focused assets. My qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management & Tourism from the University of Strathclyde, complemented by a career spanning hotel management, quality assurance, education, and business ownership.
 
Notable roles include F&B Manager of the internationally acclaimed Huka Lodge and founder/operator of Quest Rotorua Central, a purpose-built property that consistently achieved national recognition on TripAdvisor and sustained occupancy above 84% prior to its successful sale. I have also held quality assurance roles with VisitScotland, Qualmark New Zealand, and contributed to the development of an internal assessment frameworks for TOP 10 Holiday Parks.
 
My in-depth understanding of operational performance drivers, market positioning, and investor expectations allows me to accurately assess the long-term commercial viability of hospitality and tourism properties.
 
Now operating within the commercial real estate sector, I apply this extensive industry insight to support clients seeking to maximise value, mitigate risk, and unlock the full potential of their tourism-related investments.

BA (Hons) Hospitality Management & Tourism

Quest Franchisee of the Year 2015

Best Hospitality Business - Rotorua Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2015

#1 Hotel in New Zealand - 2017 & 2018 on Trip Advisor.

8 Hours of Solo flying in a Cessna 152

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