BALINEWS.ID – The tourism heartbeat of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan pulsed strongly today as ICONITE 2026, a one-day integrated event organized by TIKERS (The Island’s Keepers), successfully brought together industry players, travel partners, and local stakeholders through three major events in a single day: ICONITE Exhibition, ICONITE Table Top (Buyer Meet Seller), and the ICONITE Party.
The event was fully supported by the Government of Lembongan Village, reflecting strong collaboration between the local community, industry stakeholders, and grassroots governance in advancing sustainable tourism development on the islands.
Chairman of TIKERS, I Wayan Sudiarta, said ICONITE was designed as a strategic platform to position Lembongan and Ceningan as one of the premier destinations in Bali.
“Today, TIKERS proudly hosts ICONITE by inviting selected t ravel agents from Bali and connecting them directly with properties from Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. Our main goal is to promote these islands as one of the best destinations in Bali and to make ICONITE a reference point for the future development of tourism here,” he stated.
Running from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the full-day event was supported by various vendors who came directly to Nusa Lembongan to contribute to its success. Sudiarta also expressed appreciation to all partners involved.
“Thank you to our vendors and travel agents for taking the time to support this event. We hope Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan will continue to grow as top destinations in Bali,” he added.
The day opened with ICONITE Table Top, a focused B2B “Buyer Meet Seller” session connecting 40 elite international travel buyers from Australia, Europe, and Asia with 24 key tourism businesses from Lembongan and Ceningan, including accommodation providers, fast boat operators, activity organizers, and luxury spas. The forum aimed to generate direct business opportunities and strengthen international market access.
Alongside it, the ICONITE Exhibition served as a business support hub, featuring 11 specialized vendors showcasing products and services essential to hospitality operations. The exhibition streamlined communication between vendors and hotel and restaurant decision-makers, reinforcing efficiency within the local tourism ecosystem.
The event concluded with the ICONITE Party, a large-scale evening celebration attended by around 300 hospitality professionals. More than a social gathering, the party was a tribute to frontline workers, the hotel, restaurant, and spa teams whose daily efforts sustain the islands’ tourism industry.
Fully organized by TIKERS and supported by the Lembongan Village Government, ICONITE 2026 marked a significant milestone in collaborative, community-driven tourism development for Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. (*)
