Jakarta, Sept. 14 -- Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that large-scale running events have proven effective in boosting tourism performance and stimulating the local economy.

One recent example, she said, is the Pocari Sweat Run 2025 held at the Mandalika Circuit in Central Lombok District, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province on Sunday.

"This is an extraordinary event. Within two days, hotels are full, flights are packed, and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are mobilizing. It is a great momentum to boost tourism and invigorate NTB's economy," she said in the ministry's press statement.

After flagging off the 10K category of the Pocari Sweat Run Lombok 2025, Minister Wardhana revealed that around nine thousand ...