GLOBUS
Don't just see the world. Tour it your way.
12:00pm in the Millstone River Room
Paula Rizos
... A 40-year veteran in the travel industry, Paula Rizos is a dynamic, strategic and results-focused Sales and Business Development leader. She has held senior management positions with the top Canadian national tour operators, Canadian Holidays, Transat Tours Canada, Air Canada Vacations, Insight Vacations, TTC Tour Brands and currently with Globus family of brands as Business Development Manager for British Columbia.
Paula has a comprehensive knowledge of leisure travel operations in western Canada. She offers extensive experience leading and directing the entire process of Sales & Marketing, business development, group development, partner management and partner relationship building, all of which have translated into highly successful and profitable results.
Paula's passion is people and she has been very successful creating high-performance sales teams, effectively coaching, engaging and developing strong business alliances and loyalty with long standing regional and global travel partners, through exceptional customer commitment, trust, and client engagement.
For nearly a century, Globus has been guiding travellers across the globe with thoughtfully designed itineraries they could not easily create on their own. From Europe and North America to South America and beyond, vacations reach virtually every continent, combining local favourites with off-the-beaten-path experiences. Touring has evolved, and Globus has evolved with it, turning the traditional tour into something smarter, sleeker, and far more personal. The idea is simple: you focus on the discovery, and Globus takes care of everything else.
Nearly everything you need is already built in. Hand-picked hotels, seamless transportation, immersive experiences, and many meals are included in one upfront price, with no surprises along the way. Transfers and luggage service are handled for you, and hotels are chosen for their central locations, with breakfast waiting each morning, so there are no apps to juggle and no logistics to worry about.
Tour Directors and Local Guides bring each destination to life. More than experts, they are storytellers, insiders, and problem-solvers who smooth the path, share the secrets, and turn every stop into a story worth retelling. Itineraries balance iconic sights with hidden gems, leaving free time to wander, linger, and follow your own path.
What sets Globus apart is freedom. With Globus Choice Excursions, included in nearly 80 percent of its Europe and North America tours, you can shape specific days around your own passions and pace. Pedal through iconic streets, explore historic sites, or learn to prepare the perfect bites, with open evenings to follow your appetite for discovery. It is touring tailored to you, backed by the confidence of Globus expertise.
There is a touring style to fit every traveller. Classic tours cover the highlights, Small Group Discovery tours offer a more intimate pace, and Independent getaways give you more freedom. Undiscovered tours head off the beaten path, while Escapes visit popular destinations in the off season at a lower cost. Whichever you choose, planning, transportation, accommodations, and expert guidance are looked after.
New for 2027, Unpack and Explore tours add another way to experience Europe. Settle into one destination, get to know it, and set out on new adventures each day, all without packing and unpacking along the way. The 2027 Europe collection also reaches from storybook villages in the Swiss Alps and sun-soaked shores of Italy to historic cities in Spain, scenic corners of France, the British Isles, and Scandinavia.
For those who love the water, Globus is part of a family of brands that includes Avalon Waterways, offering river cruises through Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa with fewer passengers and more choices.
Globus describes itself as the most awarded tour company in the world, with 2025 honours including Travel Weekly Readers' Choice, Travvy, Recommend, and Travel Age West WAVE awards. Behind the trophies are real travellers raving about their trips, and real people always there to support you.
Whether it is your first guided tour or your next great escape, Globus makes it simple to trade the stress of planning for the joy of discovering. Your world is waiting.
Meet Paula & The Globus Family of Brands at the Nanaimo Travel Expo on November 7, 2026, and discover your next great adventure.