Destination Profile
COUNTRY:
Medomaica
DESTINATION:
Hibiscus Island
LOCATION
Geographical placement:
Eastern Caribbean
Inland/coastal:
Small Island Destination: Coastal and Inland
Distance from capital/town in Km:
20km
Flight time from (hours):
10 Hours Flight Time from London
POPULATION
Number of inhabitants:
2000
Inhabitants density:
50pkm2
Ratio of residents to visitors:
1:5
CLIMATE
Wind:
High
Precipitation:
Low
Temperature:
80 Degrees average
GEOGRAPHY
Area:
Mountainous Volcanic with sandy black and white beaches
Geographic features:
Physical characteristics:
Tropical Rainforest and Savannah
ACCESSIBILITY
Distance from International/local airport:
Has own local airport 20km from international airport
Air carriers:
BA and Virgin
Cruisers:
None
Public/private transport:
Taxi, 2 Buses, Private Charter
TOURIST
Annual arrival:
10,000 per annum
Annual arrival by type of transport:
Plane
Annual arrival by market:
10,000 from UK
Annual tourist expenditure:
20 million USD
Population employed in tourism:
55%
ACCOMMODATION
Number of hotels and rooms:
150 rooms
Other types:
n/a
Number of restaurants and types:
25 fine dining