SMARTBIRD WORLD TRAVEL OPERATES WITH A CORE LEADERSHIP TEAM SUPPORTED BY INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, OPERATIONS SPECIALISTS, AND LONG-STANDING GLOBAL DESTINATION PARTNERS. OUR MODEL ALLOWS US TO REMAIN HIGHLY PERSONALIZED WHILE DELIVERING THE DEPTH, CONTINUITY, AND GLOBAL REACH EXPECTED BY DISCERNING CLIENTS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS ALIKE.

  Debra Hines Brown​
CEO/FOunder 
​SmartBird WOrld Travel

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Debra Hines Brown is the founder of SmartBird World Travel and a seasoned luxury travel designer with more than five decades of global travel experience. Having explored over 80 countries across six continents, she specializes in creating thoughtfully curated journeys that balance comfort, cultural depth, and seamless execution.

She works with discerning individuals, private groups, and organizations seeking well-designed travel—whether bespoke itineraries, small-group journeys, luxury cruises, or executive retreats—guided by firsthand knowledge and long-standing global partnerships.


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, executive retreats and collaborative journeys 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
-  St Kitts & Nevis Tourism Advisory Board 
– Former Travel Weekly, Global Travel Market (GTM)Advisory Board
– Member, Luxury Connections
– Member, ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors)
– Member, SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence)
– Member, Internova/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.

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COre Advisory & OPerations 

​A dedicated internal team supporting travel design, supplier relations, advisor training, digital strategy, and client experience across SmartBird World Travel’s curated program


Jasmine Hines — Supplier Relations & Training Coordinator
Selected twice for Northstar Media’s Future Leaders in Travel Summit; specializes in romance travel, supplier engagement, and advisor development.


Sheila Brown, MFA — Director of Digital Marketing & Social Media
Brings professional film, television, and digital storytelling expertise to SmartBird World Travel’s brand and content strategy.

Alyssa Daniels  -  Wellness & Romance Travel Specialist , Healing "Journease", powered by SmartBird World Travel 

INDEPENDENT TRAVEL ADVISORS (AFFILIATED)

​SmartBird World Travel works with a select group of independent, non-exclusive travel advisors who are affiliated with the agency. These advisors may operate under their own professional brands while collaborating with SmartBird World Travel on select projects, programs, and initiatives.

​Global Destination & Supplier Partners

Long-standing relationships with destination management companies, cruise lines, hotels, tourism boards, and on-the-ground specialists across six continents support the delivery of SmartBird’s curated travel experiences.​

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​Team composition evolves as SmartBird World Travel continues to expand its advisory network and curated travel portfolio. Hiring Travel Advisors!

Appointments are available via telephone, Virtual  or in-office  for a complimentary consultation.
​Active and Past Clients do not require an appointment during normal business hours.

“We don’t remember days, we remember moments”  ​

- Cesare Pavese