Dualism of Tourism and Agricultural Sectors in the Elasticity of Employment and Economic Growth in Banyuwangi District

Abstract

The aims of e study were to analyze the contribution of agricultural and tourism growth to the elasticity of employment and economic growth in Banyuwangi Regency; explain the right strategy to develop dual economic sectors in improving welfare in Banyuwangi Regency. The method used descriptive and SWOT analysis. The results showed that the growth of tourism and agriculture contributed to the absorption of labor and economic growth in Banyuwangi Regency. Strategies to improve the dualism of the tourism and agricultural sectors include the development of the agricultural sector in tourism areas becoming important for the provision of food for the population, maintaining the environment, preserving culture and increasing the welfare of farmers.