Inaugurating Golo Mori Convention Center, Erick Thohir: New Magnet Of Indonesian Tourism

SOE Minister Erick Thohir. (Photo: Mery Handayani/VOI)

SOE Minister Erick Thohir said the Golo Mori Convention Center (GMCC), located in West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), could become a new magnet for tourism in the country. As well as creating a positive impact on the local economy.

This was conveyed by Erick when inaugurating the Meeting Incentive Conference and Exhibition (MICE) Golo Mori Convention Center (GMCC) today Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

For your information, GMCC is a Meeting Incentive Conference and Exhibition (MICE) area developed and built by the Injourney Group members, namely PT Pembangunan Pariwisata Indonesia or Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) which for 50 years has developed and managed the tourism area The Nusa Dua, Bali.

The development of The Golo Mori is the third assignment by the Government to ITDC through the State Capital Participation (PMN) in 2021, after the development of the Mandalika/The Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) in 2014 until now.

"Building it with international standards, GMCC is not just a new MICE tool, but also a symbol of our commitment to improve tourism infrastructure and attraction in Eastern Indonesia," he said in an official statement, Wednesday, December 6.

Erick said GMCC is an interesting MICE destination. The reason is, the place has natural beauty surrounded by charming hills and beaches, and is equipped with superior facilities.

"And it is equipped with a beach club, observation deck and wooden pier that faces directly to Rinca Island, part of Komodo National Park which is the UNESCO world heritage site," he said.

Meanwhile, ITDC President Director Ari Respati said GMCC would not only be a new landmark for ITDC, but also as a center for meetings and events that would advance the tourism sector and conventions in Indonesia.

The construction of GMCC facilities consists of Convention Hall with a capacity of 400 pax, VVIP lobby 400 pax, VVIP Lounge 29 pax, VIP Room 12 Pax, Media Center 50 pax and Amphitheater with a capacity of 500 pax.

In addition, currently connectivity in The Golo Mori area is greatly helped by the 25 kilometer long road access from Labuan Bajo, which is expected to create a multiplier effect for local residents.

In May 2023, continued Ari, GMMC was also the venue side event for the 41st ASEAN 2023 Summit.

"Thank you to all who have contributed to realizing this achievement, which cannot be separated from the extraordinary support of the relevant Ministries and Institutions, the Regional Government of West Manggarai Regency, NTT and the local community," he said.