Pay tourist to come here<\/p>\n
Whilst there may be some merit in introducing a stricter visa
\npolicy, one cannot help feel that now is not the best time to do
\nit. Especially with respect to Bali, it's a bit like the
\nAmericans introducing a visa fee to visit America one week after
\nSept. 11.<\/p>\n
I have a much better idea, which I would like to share with
\nyour readers. Instead of asking each tourist to \"cough up\"
\nanother 50 bucks, why not pay them US$50 to come here. I'm sure
\nthis would result in a stampede of families rushing to get here
\nthanks to the magnanimosity of the government in Bali's hour of
\nneed.<\/p>\n
Alright, this may be asking too much. But, seriously what
\nabout a voucher for the equivalent of $50 worth of services such
\nas spa and dinner vouchers to be included with each visa. I'm
\nsure many of the hotels and restaurants here would be more than
\nhappy to oblige. Even now, what with SARS etc, the average
\noccupancy rate in high-end hotels is only 20 percent to 25
\npercent.<\/p>\n
IAN GREGORY
\nDenpasar, Bali<\/p>",
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