JAKARTA - Indonesia will make a new history in the automotive world, because it hosts GT World Challenge Asia 2025. This international car racing event will be held at the Mandalika Circuit, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).
For your information, the international standard car racing event, GT World Challenge Asia will take place from 9 to 11 May 2025. This event will present 66 racers from 21 countries in 33 teams.
President Director of InJourney, Maya Watono said that GT World Challenge Asia is not only a sporting competition, but also strengthens Mandalika as Indonesia's leading sport tourism destination and also in the world.
Global impressions for the nation branding that Indonesia will get are 1,971 million impressions. This has a tremendous impact in terms of conventional and digital media," he said at a press conference, in Jakarta, Tuesday, February 17.
Maya said GT World Challenge Asia is one of 253 other events that are ready to enliven The Mandalika. He also said that with the presence of these events, The Mandalika area continues to develop into a sustainable tourism ecosystem.
"This year, with the addition of more exciting and varied events, we are optimistic that the occupancy rate will also increase to 270 from 365 days or an increase of about 5 percent," said Maya.
Meanwhile, ITDC Commercial Director, Troy War Badminton, said that holding international-class events at The Mandalika is expected to have a significant impact on tourism and local economics.
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"This activity will increase domestic and foreign tourist visits, creating business opportunities for MSMEs, providers of transportation, hospitality, and local workers," said Troy,
Troy said The Mandalika is a leading sport tourism destination that combines international event attraction, sustainable infrastructure development, and natural beauty.
In fact, he revealed that this area is increasingly attractive to global investors to contribute to the growth of the Indonesian tourism and sports industry.
The combination between world-class events, sustainable infrastructure, and the natural charm of The Mandalika makes it a magnet for tourists and investors. ITDC will continue to present world-class events that provide real benefits to society and the national economy," he said.
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