Travel + Leisure A-List honors seven newly minted SmartFlyer advisors and highlights Erina Pindar’s leadership as a T+L Advisory Board Member, more than doubling its presence since last year.
NEW YORK, NY (February 12, 2026) – SmartFlyer is proud to announce the induction of seven additional highly specialized advisors in Travel + Leisure’s A-List 2026, joining its four existing A-List agencies. These placements mark SmartFlyer’s largest representation on the list, an exciting milestone for its community. Further bolstering this achievement, Erina Pindar, Managing Director and COO, is beginning her fourth year as a member of the Travel + Leisure Advisory Board, a nod to SmartFlyer’s positioning as a leader in the luxury travel space.
Erina Pindar, Managing Partner and COO of SmartFlyer, said: “This recognition reflects the wide scope of expertise across the SmartFlyer platform. Our advisors don’t operate from a single playbook—they bring different specialties, different approaches, and real boots on-the-ground experience across destinations and travel styles. Seeing our presence on the A-List more than double is a testament to the caliber of talent choosing to build their businesses with SmartFlyer and the industry’s recognition of the work they do every day.”
The March issue of Travel + Leisure puts the spotlight on the pivotal role travel advisors play in crafting unique and memorable trips. This acknowledgment of how the role of an advisor remains more relevant than ever energizes SmartFlyer’s mission to create extraordinary opportunities for clients, advisors, and the travel community at large. Together, they are forging a path toward a future where every aspect of a trip feels more intentional, inclusive, and inspiring.
Now in its 24th year, the Travel + Leisure A-List remains the definitive guide to the world’s leading travel specialists. This year’s cohort of SmartFlyer honorees brings expertise across a wide range of specialties—Sustainability, Solo Travel, Cruise, Destination Celebrations, Family Travel, and Over-the-Top Trips—as well as deep destination knowledge in Australia and Hawaii. Each advisor brings a distinctive approach, applying judgment, experience, and creativity to every trip they design.
Travel + Leisure Advisory Board Member and A-List 2026:
- Erina Pindar, SmartFlyer (New York, New York)
See Erina’s Travel + Leisure recognition here
Travel + Leisure A-List 2026, in alphabetical order, include:
- Amy Zebala, AZ Travel (Chicago, Illinois)
See Amy’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Ash Chin, Sojourns Of (Sydney, Australia)
See Ash’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Betsey Brown, Betsey Brown Travels (St. Louis, Missouri)
See Betsey’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Courtney Beaver, SmartFlyer (Dallas, Texas)
See Courtney’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Deborah Director, SmartFlyer (Boca Raton, Florida)
See Deborah’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Katie Lee, SmartFlyer (Palo Alto, California)
See Katie’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Kristin Songy Diehl, SmartFlyer (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
See Kristin’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Kyle Seltzer, KAX Lifestyle (Miami Beach, Florida)
See Kyle’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Lucy Williams, Lucy Williams Travel (Charlotte, North Carolina)
See Lucy’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Shari Erasmus, SmartFlyer (Scotch Plains, New Jersey)
See Shari’s Travel + Leisure recognition here
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Founded in 1990, SmartFlyer is a luxury travel advisory platform supporting over 250 of the industry’s most accomplished independent agencies. Combining cutting-edge technology, exclusive partnerships, and a collaborative community, SmartFlyer empowers entrepreneurs to build and scale high-performing travel businesses. In 2025, the network surpassed $1 billion in total revenue, solidifying its position as a leader in luxury travel. Learn more at smartflyer.com.
