"Taste of Padang" As W Sumatra Tourism Brand: Vice Governor

id Taste of Padang As W Sumatra Tourism Brand: Vice Governor

"Taste of Padang" As W Sumatra Tourism Brand: Vice Governor

Vice Governor, Nasrul Abit. (ANTARA SUMBAR/Miko Elfisha)

Padang, (Antara Sumbar) - Vice Governor of West Sumatra, Nasrul Abit set the "Taste of Padang" as the provincial tourism brand through plenary sessions with representatives of 19 districts and cities.

"Initially the consultant offered "Taste of Padang Culture of Minang", but with some considerations, it was decided to only take the first phrase," he said in Padang on Friday.

He mentioned it related to West Sumatra tourism development efforts by setting a brand to be sold to tourists.

Consideration, according to him related to the input from the Regent of Mentawai Islands, Judas Sabaggalet who convey culture and history, the archipelago is not including Minangkabau. So that the phrase of "Culture of Minang" can not be said to represent 19 districts and cities in West Sumatra.

In fact, Mentawai is one of tourist destinations if foreign tourists come to West Sumatra, especially to enjoy the waves and surf for surfing sports.

The opinion was supported by the Vice Regent of Padangpariaman, Suhatri Bur and Regent of Solok, Gusmal who reminded that brand which is made must represent West Sumatra as a whole.

Based on that consideration, finally, the brand of West Sumatra tourism agreed is "Taste of Padang".

"This is a mutual agreement and a common obligation to socialize it," Nasrul said.

Brand is needed to determine the benefits of a tourism area that can attract tourists to come to visit.

Brand is not made in a haphazard manner, but through many studies and discussions until it can be accepted by all districts and cities in West Sumatra, then it also can attract tourists.

The consultant appointed to conduct the study of West Sumatra tourism brand, Ahmad Makruf said the process be done through the survey, study and discussion which has been long enough or it is about two months. (cha)

Editor: Vicha Faradika