E. Timor serious about tourism

E. Timor serious about tourism

DILI, East Timor: The provincial government is determined to
develop tourism as one of its major sources of income.

Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares said tourism has tremendous
potential but requires professional management to make tourist
objects attractive to both local and foreign holidaymakers.

The provincial government is making the necessary legislation
to minimize the negative impacts that the sector may bring.

"The government means to involve the local people in the
tourism development planning so that the local culture can be
maintained," he said as quoted by Antara.

He said the local government needs a lot of money for the
promotion. (pan)