Lombok’s tourism test is bigger than MotoGP
Indonesia’s tourism score is improving, but investment remains concentrated in Bali and Jakarta. For Lombok, the policy ambition matters more than the ranking: the question is whether it translates into durable demand and better services.
This issue looks at MotoGP from several angles, from local sales and visitor services to ticket demand. We also consider health infrastructure and wildfire response, reminders that the investment case depends on more than a busy race weekend.
Indonesia’s Tourism Score Is Rising. The Investment Map Is Still Uneven
Indonesia’s WEF tourism score improved, but investment remains concentrated in Bali and Jakarta. For Lombok, the policy ambition matters more than the headline ranking.
Mandalika’s MotoGP Offers a Close Look at Lombok’s Event Economy
Sales reports from 114 local businesses show how a major race weekend can create a concentrated marketplace, while leaving questions about demand beyond the circuit.
Mandalika MotoGP Immigration Push Puts Visitor Services in Focus
Indonesia issued 1,351 visas and deployed additional immigration personnel for the 2026 Mandalika MotoGP, highlighting the role of visitor services in sport tourism.
Indonesia’s Health Overhaul Puts Primary Care at the Centre
A national programme for 2027 to 2029 plans to renovate thousands of community health centres and upgrade hospitals, with a substantial commitment in Bali.
Mandalika MotoGP 2026 Sells Out, Putting Tourism Demand in Focus
All ticket categories for the October Mandalika MotoGP have sold out. The demand is a strong event signal, though investors will need more than ticket sales to judge lasting tourism effects.
Indonesia's wildfire response: what the government says and what investors should watch
Indonesia reports firefighting in six provinces, with ground crews, military rotations and a planned peatland agency. What it means for property investors.
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