Peningkatan Kapasitas SDM di Kawasan Ekonomi Khusus (KEK) Mandalika dalam Mendukung event MOTOGP

Abstract

The existence of SEZ Mandalika as a Special Economic Zone in Lombok as well as one of the super-priority destinations brings an opportunity to Indonesia, especially the Province of West Nusa Tenggara to recover from the impact of economic recession due to the COVID-19 pandemic and 8.0 Earthquake. One of the greatest opportunities is the international event of MOTOGP which will be held in Mandalika Circuit for about ten years. As a vocational institution, Lombok Tourism Polytechnic conducted several programs to support the acceleration of tourism recovery, especially in the SEZ Mandalika and its supporting areas through increasing the capacity of human resources, particularly in SEZ Mandalika and its surroundings. These programs are workshops in hospitality service, technical guidance in creating foods and beverages from local sources, making beds, and improving skills in a foreign language. After conducting the programs, most participants argue that the programs supported and facilitated their work, and they could improve their knowledge and skills in many aspects. However, intensive coaching is needed, especially in small groups to optimize the results of these programs.