Jakarta, Indonesia — The Aquabike Jet Ski World Championship 2023 in Lake Toba by InJourney and UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique) is getting closer to its showdown on 22-26 November 2023. Anticipation and enthusiasm are building up as contributing parties prepare all aspects needed down to the details for the event. Read further to find out more about the current updates of the upcoming event.
Upon the approaching date, Samosir Island receives a lot of attention from the world. The island and Lake Toba that surrounds it prove once more of their amazing capabilities to support sports tourism with the Aquabike World Championship after the successful F1H2O Championship prior in February 2023 and APRC Rally Championship in September 2023. Many sports enthusiasts contributed to these events at Samosir Island. These events also invite much interest from the public, resulting in a higher tourism stream in Lake Toba and Samosir Island.
The Aquabike World Championship will take place at the prime areas of Samosir Island and Lake Toba: Samosir, Karo, Dairi, and Toba. With these areas being covered for the event, The North Sumatra government targets 100,000 attendees, excluding crews and athletes. Therefore, there are also festivals and side events, along with improved facilities to attract more international and local tourists.
“The folk festival will also be held to liven up the event, other than the Aquabike Championship which invites international athletes and Indonesian local heroes athletes. There will also be a dragon boat race for the opening.” stated Maya Watono, the Director of Marketing and Tourism Programs InJourney (source: Kompas News)
The enthusiasm from the public is also shown in accommodations and culinary aspects. Many hotels and restaurants are fully booked by expected tourists. Many stay in Samosir Island or areas around Lake Toba. Marianna Resort & Convention, the first 5-star resort in Samosir Island has its room already fully booked during the event period by tourists and sport enthusiasts. The lakeside resort welcomes the visitors who are interested in spectating the special event and experiencing the refined hospitality services that will create unforgettable memories of spending time at Samosir Island and Lake Toba