Jakarta. The International F1 Powerboat 2024 race is set to take place at Lake Toba in Balige, Toba District, North Sumatra, on March 2-3, 2024.

A total of 18 international racers from around 10 countries will participate in the event at one of the biggest lakes in Southeast Asia and one of the deepest in the world, according to the organizers.

Last year, the event had a positive impact on the economy, generating Rp 1.68 trillion in revenue and attracting around 100,000 tourists to one of Indonesia's super-priority tourist destinations.

Maya Watono, Director of Marketing and Tourism Programs at state-owned tourism company Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia (InJourney), said thousands of tickets have been prepared for the event.

"F1 Powerboat will present a phenomenal international water sports competition against the backdrop of the beautiful Lake Toba. Visitors can also witness various cultural festivals and shop at small and medium enterprises, as well as performances by top-notch bands that will bring vibrancy to the event," said Maya Watono on Monday.

She explained that F1 Powerboat Lake Toba tickets are divided into three categories: festival tickets priced at Rp 200,000 ($13), grandstand A, and B each priced at Rp 500,000. 

In addition, the public can witness the Aquabike Indonesia Championship (AIC) jetski racing event, which will also be held simultaneously with the F1 Powerboat event.

Around 20 national racers will participate in this event, providing an opportunity for athletes to enhance their performance in the upcoming Aquabike World Championship at the same location.

Not only will it feature international racing events, but there will also be a local boat racing competition to revive the local Batak tradition called "Solu Bolon" or dragon boat racing.

Indonesia aims to increase domestic trips by 1.25 billion visits to 5 billion in 2024 with tourism revenue reaching Rp 3,500 trillion through various international events.