Despite the ailing global financial situation, the Dominican Economy Minister Temistocles Montas announced that although the Dominican Republic is feeling the effects of the gobal downturn, he anticipates a 3% growth within tourism this year. Dominican Republic has a strong tourism portfolio with the majority of tourists coming from the USA, Canada and Europe. The fact that the Dominican Republic is still seen as a great value for money destination could be a contributing factor particularly in times of global recession.