Mandalika Gets Windfall From MotoGP, Kemenparekraf: Raising The Image And Promotion Of Indonesian Tourism

Deputy for Tourism Products and Creative Economy Kemenparekraf Rizki Handayani Mustafa. (Photo: Doc. Special)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) revealed that Mandalika was ready to welcome the MotoGP event. Various preparations have entered the finalization stage.

The existence of this international racing event is a blessing in itself for Mandalika, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).

Deputy for Tourism Products and Creative Economy Kemenparekraf Rizki Handayani Mustafa said that the MotoGP event would promote Mandalika, Lombok, as a tourism destination throughout the world. Because, the international racing event is very much in demand.

"Mandalika has received a windfall due to the existence of MotoGP. Because there are so many fans or fans all over the world, this will raise the image and promotion of Indonesia in general and Mandalika in particular," he said in a virtual press conference, Tuesday, March 1.

As is known, the MotoGP international racing event will be held from 19 to 21 March 2022 at the Mandalika Circuit, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). It is expected to be watched by 60 thousand people.

Rizki said Mandalika was ready to welcome tourists ahead of the 2022 MotoGP event. According to him, with the remaining time, preparations had entered the final stage in all sectors, starting from the entry of participants and tourists, supporting transportation to the provision of health facilities.

"We only have 18 days left for the implementation. Actually, we just need to clean up, if we are in a restaurant like now when we tidy up the table and set the dishes. We have done the cooking and shopping," he said.

Furthermore, Rikzi ensured readiness in all these sectors under the coordination of Field Commander Marshal (TNI) Hadi Tjahjanto.

"Every week we are tracing. So that we know what are the shortcomings that must be prepared," he explained.

Rizki also explained that the government continues to coordinate regarding the allowed audience capacity, which is 60 thousand spectators, from the previous 100 thousand. Because, although there has been a downward trend in COVID-19 cases in recent times, efforts to prevent transmission must still be made.

In addition, Kiki as she is familiarly called, said that the MotoGP event will not only have an impact on the development of tourism facilities in these destinations, but also other facilities that will have great benefits for the local community.

"We hope that NTB, especially Lombok, will become an international destination not only because of an event, but also because of health facilities, transportation and also how prepared the people are," he said.

Kemenparekraf, said Kiki, hopes that the drivers and tourists who attend the MotoGP event will get a good impression on their visit to West Nusa Tenggara.

"So what we need to do is to maintain a good impression from foreign tourists and participants who attend both in terms of implementation and the readiness of the destination," he said.