East Flores Counts Five Disaster Emergencies Early in 2026
East Flores authorities say five disaster emergency statuses were active in early 2026, covering an eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, extreme weat…
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How things work, with sources.
Study finds tourism around Komodo dragons drives tension over conservation and growth
A 2026 peer-reviewed study on Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park finds that tourism growth around Komodo dragons has increased conservation funding…
Komodo tourism study highlights culture, habitat and governance in Labuan Bajo
A 2026 journal article and recent conservation plans show how Komodo dragon tourism links local beliefs, national policy, habitat protection and devel…
Study Proposes Community-Based Tourism Model for Wae Lolos
A 2026 academic paper proposes community-based tourism governance for Wae Lolos in West Manggarai, but says implementation is still weak and no villag…
Dengue Risk in Manggarai Barat: What Residents and Visitors Should Know
Dengue fever remains a significant health concern in Manggarai Barat, which recorded a major rise in cases in 2024.
Study flags rights concerns in Labuan Bajo tourism push
A 2024 article in Jurnal Pemikiran Sosiologi argues that Labuan Bajo’s Super Priority Tourism Destination programme is linked to alleged human-rights…
How Indonesia’s super-priority tourism plan frames Labuan Bajo
Indonesia’s super-priority tourism policy positions Labuan Bajo as a “super premium” destination meant to drive infrastructure upgrades, high-value to…
Sano Nggoang’s 512-hectare sulphur lake in Flores: visitor explainer
Sano Nggoang in West Manggarai, Flores is a volcanic sulphur lake of about 512 hectares at roughly 757 metres above sea level, surrounded by forest, v…
BPS Data and Studies Highlight Tourism-Driven Growth and Strains in Labuan Bajo
Economic data from Indonesia’s statistics agency and academic studies confirm that tourism-related sectors in West Manggarai, including Labuan Bajo, a…
Labuan Bajo weaving promotion raises visibility but leaves key gaps unaddressed
Indonesia’s promotion of weaving, including at high-profile events in Labuan Bajo, has increased visibility for Manggarai textiles but has not yet add…
PELNI Sets 40-Kilogram Free Baggage Limit on Passenger Ships
Passengers on PELNI ships are entitled to up to 40 kilograms of free baggage per ticketed passenger, with maximum dimensions of 70 × 40 × 35 centimetr…
Meko Islands: a white sandbar and small islets off Adonara
The Meko Islands cluster off Adonara in East Flores features a white sandbar, three surrounding islets, clear water and mangroves.
Tourism Growth Strains Labuan Bajo’s Intermittent Water Supply
Research on Labuan Bajo and other dry islands in Nusa Tenggara Timur indicates that piped water typically runs only a few hours a couple of times per…
Komodo Airport PPP: Changi–Cardig Concession Terms Explained
Indonesia’s 25-year PPP concession for Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo was awarded to a consortium led by PT Cardig Aero Service and Changi Airports Int…
Kupang’s Salt Potential and Nunkurus Visit, Explained
Officials and President Joko Widodo have cited thousands of hectares of potential salt pond land in Kupang Regency, but only a small portion was in ac…