Meet the Team

Our highly knowledgeable team at Globe Travel in Auckland, New Zealand all boasts many years of experience in the corporate & leisure travel industry, as well as the wholesaler and airline aspects of the travel industry, you might say we have been around a bit!! Our consultants are highly skilled experts with a passion for travel and a genuine interest in your needs and satisfaction. 

Karen Bowring, Manager

I have had the opportunity to work in many facets of the travel industry in both Europe and specifically the last 15 years in New Zealand.
The travel industry is forever changing, becoming more accessible to everyone, more competitive and with much more choices. I embrace the changes in the travel industry and thrive on the challenge of getting the best deals for your precise needs. My aim is to provide you with individual, knowledgeable, friendly and proficient service, negotiate the best deals for you, act efficiently and with integrity which leaves you to use your valuable time and energies on your own businesses.

Favourite Destination: Bali, Nepal & Waiheke
Favourite Hotel: Aman Resorts - all of them!!
Wish list: Cuba, Tibet and spending the winter in Bali
Top Travel Tip: Expect the unexpected!
Don’t leave home without: Globe Travel contact details
Karen’s claim to fame: Starred in “Rambo III” with Sylvester Stallone

Eve Pope, Office Manager

I’ve been working in the travel industry for over 15 years and offer experience in wholesale, leisure and adventure tourism as well as corporate travel. Like the rest of the team I’m British - I’ve lived and worked in Australia & India but I really made the best decision 8 years ago when I decided to call New Zealand home. I really enjoy the ever changing nature of the travel industry and always endeavour to provide my clients with the best possible itinerary and to deliver a truly exceptional experience.

Favourite Destination: India, Italy & Poole
Favourite Hotel: Camp Moremi (Okavango Delta), Imperial Hotel (Delhi) & Zighy Bay (Oman)
Wish list: Ethiopia, Iran & Indiana Jones
Top Travel Tip: Earplugs, eye mask & patience
Don’t leave home without: Insurance
Life Philosophy: Keep cool & smile
Eve’s claim to fame:  Lent chef to P Diddy in Ibiza, Invited to cocktails with Diana, Had my honour defended by an Indian swordsman, Sang on stage with Lenny Henry, Turned down Hugh Grant (before he was famous) & Attended mass held by ‘the other’ Pope

Mika, Senior Travel Consultant

Having travelled the world throughout my teens and twenties and worked in England, Germany, South Africa, the US, Australia and New Zealand it was an natural progression for me to end up in the travel industry! My different roles in leisure, wholesale and corporate travel over the last 16 years assist me with your enquiries to get you to your chosen destinations on your preferred airlines all within your required time-frame. The travel industry is constantly changing – at Globe Travel we aim to stay up-to-date with new developments across the networks in order to service all your travel needs seamlessly.

Ellen Walker, Senior Travel Consultant

My passion for travel first took seed, when as a 7 years old, there was a huge map of the world hung on my classroom wall. I would scour the map, learning names of far flung islands and countries and planning elaborate adventures. Growing up I took every possible opportunity to travel, and at the age of 21 my itchy feet could no longer be contained and I took off to see the world. After 5 years of travelling I knew that I wanted to turn my passion into my work and I settled into a career selling travel and helping others to fulfill their travel dreams. My travels have taken me through the Middle East, South East Asia, North and South America, Africa, the Pacific, and the length and breadth of Australia and New Zealand, and there is still so much to see! I look forward to working with you, creating seamless trips and ensuring every detail is taken care of.

Kathy Davies, PA/Office Assistant

An interest in travel started my career off in the industry from a young age.  Over the years I have worked for airlines, corporate travel and retail travel agencies.  My big 'O.E' took 12 years to finally complete before I came back home to live in NZ, although I’ll always still have the travel 'bug'!  Based in London, I worked and travelled to many interesting countries and cities all over the globe.  In my last few years in the UK, and more recently in NZ, I have also worked in a variety of administrative roles.  Utilising this combined experience, my position is to assist the consultants, and clients alike, and provide support for the administrative needs of the business.