MotoGP Mandalika Will Help Restore Tourism In Lombok

Mandalika circuit construction area (Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - The construction of the Mandalika circuit in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is in the spotlight. Considering this is Lombok's effort to recover after being hit by the earthquake in 2018, then hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We are trying to find a way, and now Mandalika is a concern, especially MotoGP will also be held. Hopefully with the implementation of CHSE (Clean, Healthy Safety and Environment) it can help (recovery)," said Acting Director of the Lombok Tourism Polytechnic Herry Rachmad Wijaya, Saturday , June 19.

This online discussion is a place for tourism actors to solve various tourism issues, as well as discuss preparations for welcoming the Mandalika MotoGP. With the incessant infrastructure development, the eyes of the world continue to focus on Mandalika's preparations as the host of the event.

"We hope that this discussion forum can further support the readiness of Mandalika tourism actors in welcoming the rise of Indonesian tourism, especially ahead of international events, namely World Superbike and MotoGP," he said.

In early June, progress on the construction of the Mandalika circuit in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara had reached 77 percent. Work on the Mandalika circuit continues to be accelerated to welcome the international MotoGP activities which are planned to be held in March 2022.

Prior to the implementation of MotoGP, on November 12-14, the World Superbike (WSBK) international motorcycle racing championship will be held in Mandalika, West Nusa Tenggara involving 24 foreign athletes.

WSBK will be the preliminary event for the prestigious international MotoGP championship in March 2022.

Later the COVID-19 prevention health protocol will be strictly implemented during the WSBK, both for athletes, delegates and spectators.