Bali’s relationship with tourism is experiencing some turbulence right now.
As the province has just been ranked on a no-travel list due to crowding at top resorts, leaders are discussing how a better balance can be found that will benefit both local communities and tourists.
Speaking to reporters, the Chairman of the Central Management Board of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI), Akbar Buchari, explained that he wants to see more young people getting involved in agriculture rather than seeking jobs in the tourism sector.
His comments are well intended, yet many feel that he is missing a vital point.
There are few to no high-earning jobs in agriculture in Bali, and…
