Our Team

Who We Are

People who love travel
as much as you do

Our team brings together decades of industry experience, deep supplier relationships, and a genuine passion for creating journeys that exceed expectations. We're not just travel agents — we're advisors, advocates, and partners in every trip we plan.

Leadership

Meet our leadership team

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Founder & President

Beth Smith

Beth founded Beth Smith Travel with a vision that remains unchanged today: to deliver travel experiences marked by extraordinary service, meticulous planning, and genuine personal connection.

With over 20 years in the travel industry, Beth has built one of the region's most respected travel management companies from the ground up. Her relationships with top global suppliers and her reputation for delivering results have made BeST the trusted partner of choice for corporations, associations, and discerning leisure travelers.

Beth is an active member of ASTA, a Virtuoso-affiliated advisor, and holds certifications in corporate travel management and meetings & events planning.

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David Robinson

Director of Corporate Travel & Client Success

David oversees corporate travel programs and ensures every client relationship is managed with precision, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering results.

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Robi James

Senior Travel Consultant & Sales

Robi brings deep travel expertise and a passion for matching clients with the perfect itinerary — from complex corporate trips to once-in-a-lifetime leisure experiences.

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Emma Newman

Meetings & Events and Support Lead

Emma manages the full lifecycle of meetings and events while leading our client support efforts — ensuring every event runs flawlessly and every traveler is taken care of.

Credentials

Professionally certified.
Continuously trained.

The travel industry changes fast. Our team invests continuously in education, certification, and supplier partnerships to ensure we always offer the most current knowledge and the best available options for our clients.

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Virtuoso

Affiliated Agency

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ASTA

Member Agency

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GBTA

Certified Members

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MPI

Meetings Professionals

People who love travelas much as you do