Tourism in Martinique has become a more important source of foreign exchange than agricultural exports.
Most tourists come from mainland France, Canada, and the United States. About 16 percent of all companies on the island (about 6000) are in the tourism sector.
The ancient city of Hierapolis is home to a well-preserved ancient theater that can accommodate about 10.000 spectators.
The theater was probably built during the reign of Hadrian, after an earthquake in 60 AD. It has a two-story stage, of which only the lower level has survived to the present day.