The tourism sector is a vital portion of the economy. Butuan City is surrounded by rich biodiversity with its mountainous areas and bodies of water that provides sustenance to local communities. 

The local government of Butuan City encourages the submission of entries which can help the city maintain vibrant tourism that ensures food security and growth. Through the establishment of a repository station for all digitized data sets, hackathons and open data challenges participants will be able to contribute by developing data-driven innovations that will help the city attain its goals.