Dili spending more on tourism

Dili spending more on tourism

DILI, East Timor: The East Timor provincial government has
allocated a budget of Rp 16.3 billion ($7.7 million) this year
for the development of the territory's tourism industry.

Chief of the Tourism Office Thomas Corriera told Antara that
part of the money will be taken out of the administration budget
and the rest will be raised from other sectors.

The funds will be used to develop more accommodation
facilities, training for tourist guides and the upgrading of
tourist objects in Manatuto and Liquisa regencies in East Timor.

The administration is also considering a promotional campaign
in Indonesia and abroad.

Corriera said the biggest drawback for East Timor's tourism is
the lack of transportation in the province. (emb)