Team Showcase

Paul Beames

Paul Beames is the Founder and CEO of the Get Lost Travel Group. Paul studied Business and Tourism at the University of Western Ontario, and Victoria University. Paul went on to work as a tour guide/driver for Adventure Tours Australia and Top Deck Tours throughout 14 different European countries. Paul is passionate about tourism and through extensive experience gained in the field, he saw an opportunity for providing more unique quality travel experiences and decided to start his own company in 2009, founding Get Lost Travel. In 2014 Paul was awarded In Len Taylor Young ATEC Award for Leadership in Tourism. Paul now also serves as the Vice Chair of the Australian Tourism Export Council -Victoria branch. Paul is a passionate, serial entrepreneur and employs more than 70 fine tourism industry professionals through the Get Lost Travel Group network. Paul is committed to constantly learning, and the continuous development of an eco-friendly, sustainable tourism industry. His always on the lookout for innovations as well as people with new ideas and opportunities.

Peter Adams

A love for the outdoors and sharp wit led Peter into a sales career focusing on the Outdoor & Leisure market until some 12 years ago when the tourism industry came calling. Before too long Peter was loving life behind the wheel, entertaining guests from all over the world on Australia’s East Coast and as far afield as Eastern Europe on extended tours. Always with an eye on doing things better, Peter gained experience in various Management roles and enjoys calling the shots to this very day.

Finlay Beames

I come from country Victoria and have been with the Get Lost Travel Group since day 1 when we were a much smaller operation. I am married with three adult children and two grand-children. I have an interest in farming and outdoor activities. I love travelling around Australia and catching up with friends. Cycling and swimming are my main hobbies although I have been known to dabble in bookkeeping and fishing. My role with the Get Lost Group can be varied from assisting accounts to driving charters, doing rescue missions, assisting organise charters, and helping with operations.

Rupa Basnet

Rupa came to Melbourne from Kathmandu Nepal. Passionate about learning new things, the move to Melbourne was a good fit. She studied Masters in Business Administration at Tribhuwan University Nepal, and completed Bachelor in Accounting at Kaplan Business School Melbourne. With Accounting background, she started working with Wildlife Tours in 2011 as a part time bookkeeper. At the end of July 2014, she started her current role as a company Accountant. She felt proud to be a member of Get Lost Travel Group. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family.