Lombok’s location, population, culture, economy, new projects, tourism, and real estate make it an excellent investment opportunity for foreign investors. Here are the most crucial factors that showcase the strength of the island:
The geographic location of Lombok.
Lombok is an island situated in the West Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. It is one of the most beautiful islands in the region, which only adds to its attraction for people from both within and outside Indonesia.
Tourist demands.
Another reason why foreigners are investing in Lombok is because of the volume of tourists visiting the island every year. Reports indicate that the MotoGP race alone brought 65,000 new visitors to the island, while it is estimated that approximately 1 million tourists visit Lombok each year. As the number of tourists rises, according to the NTB tourism agency, the island only has enough hotels, villas, and homestays to accommodate 24,000 people.
International Street Circuit.
The International Street Circuit is located in the Mandalika resort area. It measures 4.3 km in length and has already hosted rounds of the Asia Talent Cup and Superbike World Championship in late 2021. The MotoGP World Championship was also held at this circuit in March 2022.
Development projects are further improving tourist experiences.
Lombok’s Mandalika Development Project aims to create luxury tourism in Lombok, similar to Nusa Dua, Bali. The Mandalika project has been assigned to the Indonesian Tourism Development Corporation, the same organization that contributed to the transformation of Bali. Given the government’s drive for tourism enhancement, investing in Lombok is on the precipice of becoming as lucrative as investing in Bali.
Economic zone incentives for investments in Lombok.
Indonesia introduced the Special Economic Zone model in 2000. In the past, there was only one Free Trade Zone (FTZ) across the whole country, located in Batam, which is close to Singapore. Through this, Lombok now receives numerous SEZ incentives, including tax and non-tax benefits. For investments exceeding US$1.2 million, SEZs offer tax breaks up to 50%, lasting for five years. This tax break can be further extended for 20 years.
Lombok’s geographic location makes it ideal for tourists.
Lombok is two hours away from Singapore and only half an hour away from Bali. Due to various tourist attractions like the Gili Islands, Tiu Kelep waterfall, Kalak hot springs, Senggigi, and beaches, Lombok has been gaining much popularity recently. It is now referred to as the “next Bali” for surfers, holidaymakers, beach-lovers, travelers, and investors.
Ease of access.
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid Lombok International Airport recorded a 74% growth in passenger traffic during the first quarter of 2022 when compared with Q1 of 2021. There are several domestic and international flights connecting Lombok to the rest of Indonesia and the world. Silk Air connects Singapore to Lombok; Garuda Airlines flies between Lombok and Kuala Lumpur with a stopover in Jakarta; and AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur with Lombok.