KBRN, Agam; The Agam Regency Government together with the Ngarai Sianok Maninjau National Geopark Management Agency have successfully held digitalization training for the old Minangkabau tourist village in Kotomarapak, Lambah. This event is the result of close collaboration between Baktikominfo, a leading digital technology institution, and Atourin, a local startup that focuses on developing technology-based tourist villages.

This digitalization training aims to introduce modern technology to traditional tourist villages, so that it can increase attractiveness and comfort for tourists, as well as strengthen the local economy.
In his speech, the Head of the Agam district Communication and Information Service, Rahmad Lasmono S.Sos M.AP, welcomed this collaboration. He expressed his belief that digitalization would help preserve and promote the cultural and natural riches of tourist villages in his region.

CEO Atourin and representing the Baktikominfo team, Reza Permadi S.T., M.Par, also expressed his proudness in being involved in this activity. "Digitalization is the key to advancing the tourism sector in the current technological era. By combining natural and cultural riches with modern technology, these villages will become more attractive and sustainable tourist destinations," he said.

Atourin, as a technology partner in this project, provides training on the use of special digital applications and platforms to market and manage tourist villages. They also provide guidance on how to integrate technology into daily activities, such as lodging management, online bookings, and promotions via social media.

The training participants, consisting of village residents, local entrepreneurs and related stakeholders, seemed enthusiastic and among other things, hoped that this training would help develop tourism potential in their area.

Through strong collaboration between the public and private sectors, it is hoped that this tourism village digitalization training in Kotomarapak, Lambah, Agam Regency, can become an inspiring example for other regions that want to develop their tourism potential through the use of modern technology.

Kotomarapak Village is known as one of the traditional villages that still maintains the local wisdom of Minangkabau culture. This cultural richness includes traditional houses, unique architecture, and a variety of daily life practices that are closely related to Minang traditions.