The World Travel & Tourism Council had forecast that the Dominican Republic would see an increase of 4.4% in 2003, compared to 2002 travel statistics. In light of the war under way, however, WTTC expects the country to see a 0.3% loss. This difference of ?4.7%, is the additional negative impact associated with an inconclusive or prolonged military engagement. WTTC says the country stands to lose US$251 million in revenues due to the war. Furthermore, the travel think tank organization says that the war could have local repercussions, in which 20,000 jobs could be lost.
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