NTB Government to Evaluate Hotel Price Regulation Ahead of MotoGP Mandalika 2026
The Provincial Government of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) will evaluate Governor Regulation (Pergub) No. 9 of 2022 on the Operation of Accommodation Service Businesses. The move is intended to prevent unreasonable surges in hotel room prices ahead of the 2026 Mandalika MotoGP.
Head of the NTB Tourism and Creative Economy Office (Disparekraf), Ahmad Nur Aulia, said the effectiveness of the regulation issued in 2022 has entered a phase requiring field review.
“That Pergub came into force two years ago, so it is time to evaluate its effectiveness. We strongly hope that during certain events or seasons there will be no inappropriate or unreasonable price surges,” Aulia said at his office on Wednesday (5/8/2026).
Aulia stressed that opportunistic pricing by accommodation providers has the potential to damage NTB’s tourism image. Although hotel prices follow the law of supply and demand, the regional government is still seeking an ideal formula to keep accommodation within reasonable limits during the MotoGP.
“In principle, we want to avoid a negative impact on the tourism image. Hotel prices are indeed dynamic depending on the market, but we are currently reviewing the scheme,” Aulia asserted.
The evaluation of the regulation, Aulia explained, will target the implementation of sanctions, which are considered not yet implementable. According to him, a regulation must not merely remain a note on paper, but must be applicable in a real and fair manner together with business operators.
“If there is a regulation but it is not implementable, then we must examine what the issue is. What needs to be improved and refined. This revision process is ongoing and we are not working alone, but also involving business operators,” Aulia continued.
Beyond hotel room issues, the NTB Provincial Government is also highlighting the accessibility of public and online transport, which is often obstructed when entering the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK) and the circuit area. Aulia promised to coordinate with the area manager, ITDC, to provide transport services that are easy, safe and comfortable for tourists.
“Not just for one event, but for sustainability. In the tourism world, tourists need transport that is easy, fast and comfortable. That is what must be in place later,” Aulia added.
Aulia said the 2026 Mandalika MotoGP presents a new dimension that is predicted to boost domestic spectator enthusiasm. The presence of talented young Indonesian riders, such as Veda Ega Pratama and Mario Aji, is a major draw increasing the appeal of this year’s race.
“What is new about the 2026 MotoGP is that we have local heroes. The enthusiasm is extraordinary, not only from local NTB residents but from across the archipelago. This is a great opportunity that we must seize,” Aulia explained.
Meanwhile, for the foreign tourist segment, the NTB Provincial Government is optimising cooperation with overseas travel agents. Foreign tourists typically arrange their holiday itineraries well in advance before watching the MotoGP.
“Foreign tourists need time because their travel schedules are arranged long in advance. That is why we are optimising coordination with travel agents so that their agendas are synchronised to include watching the MotoGP,” Aulia said.