Phillips joined RAKTDA in 2019. In 2023, Ras Al Khaimah reported overnight arrivals of 1.22 million passengers, an 8% increase from the previous year. In November 2023, RAKTDA signed an MoU with the Oman Tourism Development Company to pursue cross-destination tourism. Its upcoming hotel projects include the 257-key Westin Resort, the 441-key Rove Al Marjan Island, and the 258-key Rotana Mangrove, among others set to open in 2024 and 2025. Phillips is also a member of the executive board of RAK International Airport, and the World Travel & Tourism Council board in the U.K.