Fiordland businessman Bryan McChlery, who has won the PATA Young Tourism Professional Award at the 2009 Tourism Industry Awards.
Bryan McChlery has won the PATA Young Tourism Professional Award for expanding and achieving strong sales growth and a five-star Qualmark rating at Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park.
He has also developed new businesses - Top 10 Milford Sound Coach and Cruise business, rebranded Go Milford, a partnership in Driftaway Rental Campervans, and has plans to open a retail sightseeing shop in Te Anau.
Mr McChlery said he was a hands-on owner who was always willing to look at new ideas and to listen and learn from other successful individuals and businesses.