You're saying "Yes, No and Yes' at the same time. What's your point? Is she right or wrong to bring up the issue? 

What is a 'legit' concern for you? Talking about 'image' and 'tourism', don't you think tourist extortion is somewhat in the periphery of the issues? I'm speaking from my personal experience, it happens more than you think.

She is not 'bashing' our country, she is raising an awareness of an issue that does exist. Personally, we should not be so insecured to think our reputation is going to be hurt from a single person blog. But she is telling the truth, how are we going to solve it is the question.