Sandiaga: A Powerboat F1 EVENt Evidence Lake Toba Determines To Be A Location For International Events

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - The implementation of the fast boat racing event F1 Powerboat on Lake Toba, North Sumatra, has been completed on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno said the most prestigious event had proven that Lake Toba was suitable as a location for various international events.

"The implementation of this event marks the readiness of Lake Toba. So, if someone doubts Lake Toba as a world-class host event, then we can protect this (assumnce)," Sandiaga said in a press release, Monday, February 27.

Menparekraf Sandiaga said, with the implementation of the F1Powerboat on Lake Toba, it also proved that Lake Toba was able to put forward the concept of environmental sustainability. In addition, the implementation of the F1Powerboat has also succeeded in moving the economy of the people around the Lake Toba area, especially in Balige.

Based on the data obtained, Sandiaga said that the total economic impact of the F1Powerboat implementation is estimated to reach Rp300 billion with a target tourist visits of up to 25 thousand tourists.

"North Sumatra's proud creative products are displayed on MSME booths, including by the Lake Toba Authority Implementing Agency (BPODT). Here, we also provide some support through HR training, infrastructure provision, and accommodation readiness monitoring," he said.

In the future, Sandiaga said, his party will increase the presence of international-class events on Lake Toba, from film festivals to world music festivals. "So, this event will trigger more activity and investment (in Lake Toba), so that we can revive the economy and open up business opportunities and employment opportunities," he added.

For your information, a racer from Stromoy Racing, Bartek Marszalek, won first place after bulldozing a 2.2 km long circuit of 18 laps. With this result, Marszalek is entitled to 20 points, which is an important capital to navigate the next seven rounds in the 2023 F1 Powerboat season.