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)