| Theme | Detail & Metrics | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Macro demand | Global cannabis-tourism market will reach US $ 23.73 Bn by 2030 (CAGR 12.4 %) ; wellness-tourism will top US $ 2 Tn by 2034 (≈ 8 % CAGR). Capturing just 0.2 % of the 187 k French-Caribbean travellers equals our 300-pack Year-1 target. | https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/cannabis-tourism-market-analysis https://www.precedenceresearch.com/wellness-tourism-market |
| French-EU opportunity | France posts Europe’s highest prevalence—10.8 % of adults used cannabis in 2023. | https://en.ofdt.fr/publication/2024/levels-illegal-drug-use-france-2023-2122 |
| Guadeloupe/Martinique show documented strong unmet demand for regulated, wellness-oriented cannabis alternatives in French Caribbean (≈ 7.7 ‰ of population). | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013700624002045 | |
| Launch geography | Dominica lies 40 min flight from Guadeloupe & Martinique and grants visa-free stays ≤ 90 days to EU citizens. | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Dominica |
| Regulatory tailwind | Government confirmed legal production of medicinal cannabis by-products before end-2025. | https://www.loopnews.com/content/dominica-to-legalize-production-of-cannabis-byproducts-by-end-of-2025 |
| Infrastructure boost | New 2 850 m international airport opens 2026, enabling direct EU/NA flights. | https://www.globalcitizensolutions.com/dominica-international-airport |
| Tourist arrivals already +13 % YoY to 83 976 (2024). | https://www.travelpulse.ca/news/destinations/dominica-reports-increased-arrivals-amidst-flight-and-hotel-expansion | |
| Product | 7-10-day eco-luxury pack: rainforest treks, Kalinago/Rasta rituals, hemp-spa, farm-to-table edibles, ISC-certified products. | — |
| Revenue model | Pack price US $ 1 500 ; variable cost US $ 900 ⇒ 40 % gross margin. Add-ons capture 15–20 % extra margin. | — (pricing modelled; margin benchmarked to asset-light travel studies e.g. McKinsey) |
| Financial plan | Y1 (2026) 300 packs → US $ 450 k revenue, break-even. Y3 cumulative: US $ 2.14 M revenue / US $ 472 k net profit, IRR≈ 45 %. | Internal model; margin benchmark https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/industries/travel%20transport%20and%20logistics/our%20insights/creating%20value%20in%20transportation%20and%20logistics/pathway%20to%20value%20creation.pdf |
| Seed ask & use | US $ 250 k → 30 % platform, 25 % launch-marketing, 20 % certification/design, 15 % working-capital, 10 % contingency. | — |
| Investor terms | Equity ≥ US $ 50 k (dividends + 5-yr buy-back) or revenue-share note US $ 25-50 k (10 % gross rev until 1.7× paid, then 3 %). No direct competitor in Eastern Caribbean; only Jamaica offers limited day tours | — |
| ISC value-add | ISC secures licences & compliance, mobilises wellness/ethnobotany/legal/digital experts, applies ISC quality-label, provides investor network for regional roll-out. | https://is-cannabis.com |
| Road-map | 2025-26 Proof-of-concept Dominica + French-Caribbean funnel → 2027-28 replication in Saint Lucia then Jamaica via ISC legal playbook. | — |
| Risks & mitigation | Legal delay → operate non-THC wellness mode; partner default → multi-supplier contracts + audits; stigma → science-backed premium branding. | — |
| ESG impact | 60 % local spend, Kalinago revenue-share, regenerative farming training, rainforest carbon offsets. | — |
| Contact | investor@is-cannabis.com | — |
