The Mandalika, October 31, 2026 - PT Pengembangan Pariwisata Indonesia (Persero), also known as InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), expresses its appreciation for the contributions and journalistic efforts of media professionals in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) in informing the public about the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. Through extensive media coverage reaching a wide audience, the media have helped introduce The Mandalika as a sport tourism destination while highlighting the region’s tourism and economic potential to both national and international audiences.
This appreciation recognizes the media’s role in delivering coverage throughout the preparation and implementation stages of the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, held on October 9–11, 2026, at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, The Mandalika, NTB. ITDC also acknowledges the support of the Central Lombok Regency Communication and Information Office and the NTB Provincial Communication, Informatics, and Statistics Office in facilitating the dissemination of information regarding the international event.
ITDC Director of Operations and Chairman of the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, Troy Warokka, stated that journalistic efforts play an important role in providing information to the public while fostering greater awareness of destination development and the regional impact of international events.
“We would like to express our appreciation to all media professionals, particularly those in NTB, for their journalistic efforts and contributions in covering the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. For us, the media are not merely partners in delivering information but also play an important role in highlighting regional potential, introducing destinations to wider audiences, and sharing various developments taking place in the surrounding areas. We hope this partnership will continue to grow through open and professional communication,” said Troy.
These contributions came amid the positive achievements of the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. Over the three-day event, it attracted 157,875 visitors, representing a 12.5% increase compared to 140,324 spectators in 2025. This figure marks the highest attendance since MotoGP was first held at The Mandalika in 2022.
In terms of economic impact, based on a study conducted by the Institute for Industrial Engineering and Management (LETMI) of Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia generated an estimated national economic impact of IDR 5.2 trillion, representing an increase of approximately 4.8% compared to IDR 4.96 trillion in 2025.
The benefits of the event also extended to local communities. More than 3,500 local workers from NTB were involved throughout the event, approximately 72% of whom came from Central Lombok Regency. A total of 769 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) also participated, generating an estimated transaction value or turnover of IDR 2.94 billion. These achievements demonstrate the involvement of local workers and businesses in the ecosystem of an international sporting event.
Meanwhile, according to MotoGP Broadcasters 2026 data, the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia was broadcast in more than 200 countries, with a potential global audience of up to 700 million viewers. This provides opportunities for Indonesia, NTB, and The Mandalika to gain greater international recognition, including through media coverage that highlights the destination's attractions and regional potential.
As a token of appreciation for the contribution and journalistic efforts of media professionals in covering the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, ITDC hosted a gathering with NTB media representatives at Pullman Lombok Merujani Mandalika Beach Resort on Tuesday (October 27). The gathering served as an opportunity to strengthen partnerships with the media while providing a platform for dialogue and the exchange of feedback to improve the quality of public communication and media support for future events.
ITDC considers feedback and evaluations from media professionals to be essential in improving the quality of future event organization, particularly in areas such as services, facilities, coordination, information access, and support for media representatives covering the events.
“For ITDC, the media are important partners in delivering information to the public while highlighting the potential and development of The Mandalika. Therefore, we consider open communication and the exchange of feedback with media professionals essential to improving the quality of future event organization, from coordination to meeting media coverage requirements. We hope that the synergy established so far will continue to grow stronger, ensuring that international events are not only organized more effectively but also deliver broader benefits to tourism and the people of NTB,” concluded Troy.