No sex tourism in Bali: Joop

No sex tourism in Bali: Joop

DENPASAR, Bali: The island of Bali should not be developed
into a hot spot for sex tourism, Minister of Tourism, Post and
Telecommunications Joop Ave warned.

The beauty of the resort island provided enough attractions
for tourists and there was no need to lure them with sexual
services, Joop said here Saturday.

"Sex tourism is against the Balinese way of life," Joop told
Udayana University students, as quoted by Antara.

He said the government strongly opposed the promotion of sex
tourism.

Local authorities cracked down last month on a high-class
brothel called Bali Planet, allegedly owned by the notorious
Hartono who was convicted in 1994 for pimping.

"Tourism in Bali has been developed in accordance with Hindu
principles," Joop said. (prb)