Indonesia revs up tourism with motorcycle Grand Prix weekend on Lombok, an island long in Bali’s shadow

Indonesia’s goal to revitalise its pandemic-battered tourism sector could take a leap forward this weekend when the island of Lombok gears up to host one of the world’s top motorcycle races, seen as an opportunity to showcase there is far more to the country than resort island Bali.Lombok is typically known among foreign travellers as an offshoot, getaway destination from the better-known and hugely popular Bali, which is less than an hour away by plane or two hours by fast boat.Jakarta hopes…