Potential Application of History and Culture-Based Integrated Tourism Model in Batu Patah Payo, West Sumatra

Abstract

In 2020, Payo Tourism Destination was declared one of Indonesia's top Guided Tourism Villages. Consequently, the potential destinations in Batu Patah Payo are poised to be developed as leading attractions in West Sumatra, particularly for Solok City, through the use of an integrated tourism model. This paper aims to analyze the integrated tourism model in the context of Batu Patah Payo's potential, from the perspectives of history, society, local government support, and academia. The findings of this qualitative study reveal that Batu Patah Payo has tremendous potential to become a premier tourist destination in West Sumatra, especially in Solok City. The study suggests that Batu Patah Payo can be developed into a leading tourism destination in West Sumatra by integrating elements of tourism, history, and local culture. The integrated tourism model identified for potential development in Batu Patah Payo is the pentahelix model, which focuses on agro-cultural history.