Lombok is now set to host the new Tambora Challenge race in addition to the Tour de Lombok 2018 race, which will be joined by 18 cycling teams from other countries and will held for three day in Lombok, West Nusa Tanggara Indonesia, from April 13 to 15, 2018. Date: April 3, [...]
Gorgeous white sand beaches like this - some of the very best in Indonesia, combined with a pristine, unspoiled and relatively undeveloped natural environment are just a few of the reasons Lombok tourism improved. Date: November 18, 2017 Source: Jakarta Post Following the launch of Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK), the tourism [...]
View of Kuta Beach, part of the Mandalika tourist area, in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Date: October 20, 2017 Source: The Jakarta Post President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo officiated on Friday at the inauguration of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK) at Mandalika Beach, West Nusa Tenggara. “KEK Mandalika is expected [...]
Bike riders competing in the Tour de Lombok Mandalika cycling competition - a combination tourism event/race and showcase of the natural beauty of Lombok. The race is divided into 4 stages: Mataram City to Kuta Beach in Central Lombok (126 km); Bangsal Port to Senaru village in North Lombok (113 km); Kuta Beach [...]
22 countries with over 100 riders are competing in the Madalika Lombok cycling race ""Tour de Lombok Mandalika". The bike rider’s countries of origin include Indonesia, the Netherlands, Germany, Thailand, Australia, Spain, Japan, France, Korea, Malaysia, Italy and China. Head of Tourism for Lombok NTB Lalu Moh Faozal said "together with team entourages the [...]
In an effort to turn the operation profitable, Indonesia state owned Angkasa Pura, operator of the Lombok International Airport (Bandara Internasional Indonesia or "BIL") Tanak Awu near Praya on the Island of Lombok has offered an airport operator in Australia the chance to jointly operate Lombok airport. The Lombok International Airport. Date: [...]
The Bau Nyale Festival is an age-old tradition that is closely linked to the legend of the beautiful Princess Mandalika. The locals believe that the Nyale (sea worms) are sacred creatures that bring prosperity to those who honor them. The belief is based on the legend which tells of Mandalika throwing herself into the sea [...]
The Lembar seaport on the west side of the island is gearing up for the thousands of Lombok cruise passengers scheduled to visit the island on 24 cruise ships in 2017. Date: February 15, 2017 Source: The Jakarta Post The tourism industry in Lombok is looking forward to 24 cruise ships, bringing [...]
Indonesia Ministry of Tourism, Taufan Rahmadi, said that the Gili Mas Port of Lombok, is targeted to operate in May 2019, will become the largest port area in Eastern Indonesia. This port will be built specifically for giant cruise ships that bring the foreign tourists from various parts of the world to enjoy [...]
After the successful 2016 GNFY Indonesia bicycle marathon on Sunday, Lombok's potential as an international sports tourism destination has been elevated said NTB tourism and cultural agency head Lalu Mohammad Faozal. 600 cyclists, including 200 foreigners and 400 Indonesians from 31 countries participated in the event. Date: October 3, 2016 Source: Jakarta [...]