JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has made the 2026 Jakarta Triathlon as an instrument to drive the regional economy through the sports tourism sector.
The event, which will be held on September 13, 2026 at Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, is expected to be able to increase tourist spending, hotel occupancy, and the income of MSMEs.
The government assesses that the holding of national and international sports events has a multiplier effect on Jakarta's economy.
The presence of athletes, officials, sports communities, and tourists is expected to increase the activities of the hospitality, transportation, culinary, and creative industries.
Head of the DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency Andhika Permata said that the 2026 Jakarta Triathlon is part of a strategy to strengthen Jakarta's position as a world-class sport tourism destination in the momentum of the 500th Anniversary of Jakarta.
"Jakarta has great potential as a sport tourism destination supported by infrastructure, accessibility, and representative public spaces," said Andhika.
According to him, the holding of sports events not only presents competition, but also becomes a driving engine for the local economy.
"The presence of participants, companions, and tourists is expected to increase the occupancy of accommodation, visits to tourist destinations, to encourage the growth of MSMEs, the culinary sector, and the creative economy," he said.
For your information, the 2026 Jakarta Triathlon is a collaboration between the DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Office and the Indonesian Triathlon Federation (FTI).
The government hopes that the event will develop into an annual agenda that is able to attract participants from both within and outside the country.
In addition to strengthening Jakarta's image as a global city, the holding of sports events is considered to be able to expand the contribution of the tourism sector to regional economic growth through increased community consumption during the event.
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