Your world ... reimagined

Hibiscus International was founded in 1986 by travel and education expert Anne Brobyn, whose vision was to design culturally rich and authentic vacations for curious travellers wanting to explore the world and live life beyond the ordinary.   Since its inception, Hibiscus International has been at the forefront of unique travel opportunities – a recognized trendsetter who has developed an avid following of curious travellers eager to experience and grow through travel.   

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Our Founder and President, Anne Brobyn is a true citizen of the world, recognized internationally as an innovative entrepreneur, best-selling author, educator, speaker and consultant to international groups, academic institutions, associations and organizations. Read how Anne found her inspiration while living on a 7 sq mi island in the Caribbean!

Anne started her career as a youth worker before moving on to teach in the Canadian community college system.  It was here she developed the West Indian Cultural Awareness program as a way of educating human service providers about the needs of Caribbean families in Canada’s mental health system.  The success of this initiative led to the founding of Hibiscus Tours International Ltd., where Anne began developing a series of immersive tours designed to enlighten travellers about their role and responsibility to the world in which we live.

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For over 27 years, Hibiscus International has been involved in the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), a global organization responsible for driving sustainable tourism across 30 Caribbean islands. Participation in CTO activities and projects has exponentially grown our company’s travel insights, regional contacts, and Caribbean cultural knowledge, allowing us to emerge as a respected leader in niche tourism in the Caribbean.  Our Founder/President Anne Brobyn currently sits on the CTO Allied Board of Directors, with HQ in Barbados.

Hibiscus International is also a fully licensed travel company in affiliation with the Nexion Travel Group – Canada and operates a full-service Flight Desk in cooperation with Total Advantage Travel.  

Notable Boards, Affiliations & Awards:

  • Humber College Innovative Teacher of the Year Award 1994 for contribution to innovation and excellence
  • Ecotourism Association of Canada – Founding Board Member and continued supporter of sustainable tourism development since 1995
  • Travel Media Association of Canada – Past Industry Member; Education & Industry Development Chair
  • International Institute for Development of Peace Through Tourism Award – for the West Indian Cultural Awareness Program 1997, operating within the Caribbean region for 18 years
  • Caribbean Tourism Organization – a member since 1997 as a representative on the Ontario Chapter Board of Directors; contracted full time as Market Development Officer from 2002 – 2005;  CTO Allied Member since 2005 and from 2022 to 2024 sat on the CTO Allied Board of Directors
  • Margaret O’Hare Leadership Award for Sports Tourism initiatives at the National Yacht Club, Toronto 2005
  • Nexion Travel Group – a member since 2012 and Canadian Representative on the North American Board (2 years)
  • Guest Lecturer 2023 in International Tourism Departments at both George Washington University (Washington, DC) and the University of the West Indies (Jamaica)   

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Anne is absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend her for planning your next vacation! From the minute we were referred to her our experience and level of service was top notch. Anne is very thorough, knowledgeable, professional and a genuinely caring person. Thank you Anne for everything! Australia was everything I imagined and more.
Susan
Anne is absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend her for planning your next vacation! From the minute we were referred to her our experience and level of service was top notch. Anne is very thorough, knowledgeable, professional and a genuinely caring person. Thank you Anne for everything! Australia was everything I imagined and more.
Susan
I just got back from Sosua in the Dominican Republic... Anne helped us pick the perfect location, and found a resort that suited our needs. She was there every step along the way, answering questions, giving us tips...I did not have to worry about a thing. I would most definitely recommend Anne as a travel agent, she did an amazing job with our trip!
Rebekka
Anne was great from the moment we decided to think about our destination. She provided great ideas, and helped us with our planning. She looked at our budget and her suggestions were loaded with places to see. She was always available when I emailed her and responded quickly. I have already recommended her to many of my friends, and we are going to get together with her to plan the next one. She is amazing!!!
Jo
What an awesome trip to Italy and Greece… thanks to the fabulous assistance from Anne who booked our cruise to the Greek Isles for our 25th wedding anniversary and it was exceptional!!! Anne anticipated our every need when planning and we couldn’t have asked for anything more! When our luggage got stolen on route, Anne was a call away to assist us and we didn’t have to worry about a thing; it was all taken care of. Thank you Anne for everything! You went above and beyond and it was truly appreciated. We've already started planning our next trip using Anne as our Travel Advisor.
Dianne & Bob
Anne - we love your smaller group size. So much more intimate and gives us time to get to know people and places in more depth. You are awesome! We are always amazed by how you keep these groups going so well and make them so attractive every year!
Melody & John
I have had a rich life building the bridges between real estate investors and developers on a global basis and I can honestly say that my job would have been so much easier if I had known Anne Brobyn and Hibiscus International many years earlier. I am looking forward to next year’s cruise!
Bill HCEO
Anne, I want to thank you for all your help booking our fabulous cruise. The scooter you arranged for me was waiting in my stateroom when I arrived. It was a lifesaver and allowed me to have fun with my family. Sending you a BIG thanks!
Andrea & Family
Anne Brobyn is our travel advisor. She has planned many trips for us including a river cruise anniversary celebration and a mother/daughter getaway to Italy. My daughter, Lynne uses her all the time for her global real estate travel. Anne is very professional and always plans a fantastic trip! We tell everyone to use her services!
Anne, Jim & Lynne
What a delight to have Anne organize our annual vacation south! There's nothing quite like arriving at the most beautiful beach-front suite with a note from Anne buried amongst a local fruit basket. The excellence of our trip was in no small part due to Anne's diligence and attention to detail. She listened to our needs and past experiences, and created something perfectly suited for us that we will never forget. We can't wait to have Anne work on our next getaway. Thank you so much!
Trevor & Anita
We have never actually used a travel advisor before, but could not be more thankful that we did this time! So grateful for you and the peace you provide!!
Brooke & Shane
Anne is an incredible storyteller and brings immense knowledge ... I would highly recommend joining these tours and experiencing real estate globally!
Margot WeatherfordReal Estate Agent
Glad to see Hibiscus is doing so well. We're staying home these days,and watching Caribbean Life. So thankful we did the real estate tours with you and remembering the great time we had. Stay well!
Ginette & Robert
Thanks Anne. Would be lost without you! 😉 I honestly don’t think I can travel again without you!!
Angela & Doug

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