PADANG - The city of Padang, the capital of West Sumatra Province, continues to be a premier destination for both local and international tourists.
Known for its stunning natural and marine beauty, Padang also boasts legendary Minang cuisine that is equally enticing.
"Tourism in Padang has extraordinary potential, from its nature and marine attractions to its culinary delights," said Dila Sofira and Ahmad Arif Maulana, the 2024 Uni and Uda Tourism Ambassadors of Padang, on Wednesday (3/7/2024).
As Tourism Ambassadors of Padang, Dila explained that one of the primary duties of Uni and Uda is to promote the tourist destinations in the region.
"According to the data, tourist visits to Padang have been increasing year by year. We are also continuously working to boost promotion through social media and various other programs," she stated.
To enhance and attract more tourists to visit the destinations in Padang, collaboration from all parties is essential.
Dila added that effective promotion must be accompanied by the development of human resources (HR) at these tourist sites.
"HR development around these locations must be maximized if we want tourists not just to visit once but to feel the desire to return. HR development at tourist sites is one of the programs we are implementing," she explained.
Meanwhile, Uda Ahmad emphasized that from the perspective of tourists, a destination must not only be beautiful but also clean, with professionally managed HR to ensure a comfortable experience for visitors.
One of the must-visit tourist destinations in Padang is Teluk Buo, located in Teluk Kabung Tengah Village, Bungus Teluk Kabung District.
Teluk Buo Village is famous as a marine tourism area with its beautiful bay, white sandy beaches, and exotic mangrove forests. The residents of Teluk Buo generally work as fishermen and farmers.
"Teluk Buo Village in Padang has made it to the top 100 of the 2024 Indonesian Tourism Village Awards (ADWI). This location must be on the list for tourists who wish to visit Padang," Ahmad Arif concluded.(potretkita)
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