Debra Hines Brown
CEO/FOunder
SmartBird WOrld Travel
Debra Hines Brown is a renowned luxury travel designer and the visionary behind SmartBird World Travel. With over five decades of global exploration and expertise, she has journeyed across six continents and more than 80 countries, curating immersive, high-touch travel experiences that blend elegance, authenticity, and cultural depth.
As a destination expert across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, and the Polar Regions, Debra specializes in bespoke itineraries for discerning individuals, intimate groups, and executive clientele. Her signature approach to luxury travel includes custom land, rail, and air journeys; small-ship and river cruises; private yacht and jet charters; and high-profile concierge services.
Through SB World Luxe Discoveries, Debra personally designs and hosts curated group journeys, offering insider access to iconic sites and hidden cultural treasures. She also leads SB World Luxe Signature Events, producing exceptional incentive programs and executive retreats that engage, inspire, and deliver unforgettable impact for global brands.
A respected industry leader, Debra is a frequent speaker, contributor to top travel publications, and a trusted voice in experiential and incentive travel. Her insights have shaped the future of luxury travel across media panels, conferences, and advisory boards.
Debra’s affiliations include:
– Northstar Media Travel Advisory Board
– Former Travel Weekly GTM Advisory Board
– Former Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Advisory Board
– Member, Luxury Connections
– Member, ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors)
– Member, SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence)
– Member, Travel Leaders Luxury Alliance
For travelers and organizations seeking journeys that transcend the ordinary, Debra Hines Brown brings the world to life—beautifully, thoughtfully, and without compromise.
As a destination expert across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, and the Polar Regions, Debra specializes in bespoke itineraries for discerning individuals, intimate groups, and executive clientele. Her signature approach to luxury travel includes custom land, rail, and air journeys; small-ship and river cruises; private yacht and jet charters; and high-profile concierge services.
Through SB World Luxe Discoveries, Debra personally designs and hosts curated group journeys, offering insider access to iconic sites and hidden cultural treasures. She also leads SB World Luxe Signature Events, producing exceptional incentive programs and executive retreats that engage, inspire, and deliver unforgettable impact for global brands.
A respected industry leader, Debra is a frequent speaker, contributor to top travel publications, and a trusted voice in experiential and incentive travel. Her insights have shaped the future of luxury travel across media panels, conferences, and advisory boards.
Debra’s affiliations include:
– Northstar Media Travel Advisory Board
– Former Travel Weekly GTM Advisory Board
– Former Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Advisory Board
– Member, Luxury Connections
– Member, ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors)
– Member, SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence)
– Member, Travel Leaders Luxury Alliance
For travelers and organizations seeking journeys that transcend the ordinary, Debra Hines Brown brings the world to life—beautifully, thoughtfully, and without compromise.
