https://komodotimes.com/Komodo Times reports on Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo and Flores: conservation, marine life and diving, travel and access, the tourism economy, explainers and data.en© 2026 PT. Kabar Delapan Belashttps://komodotimes.com/assets/site/brand/icon-144.pnghttps://komodotimes.com/144144Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:11:27 +080015 https://komodotimes.com/manggarai-barat-farmers-use-market-day-to-expand-local-saleshttps://komodotimes.com/manggarai-barat-farmers-use-market-day-to-expand-local-salesWed, 04 Nov 2026 16:11:27 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessFarmers used a Market Day at Rekas Market in Manggarai Barat to sell local products directly, assess consumer needs and seek business partnerships. https://komodotimes.com/how-much-tourism-investment-and-employment-does-labuan-bajo-generatehttps://komodotimes.com/how-much-tourism-investment-and-employment-does-labuan-bajo-generateMon, 02 Nov 2026 06:05:13 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessManggarai Barat recorded more than Rp1.8 trillion in investment in 2025. Hotels and restaurants dominated, while 15 sectors together absorbed 1,340 workers. https://komodotimes.com/how-many-tourism-jobs-does-labuan-bajo-supporthttps://komodotimes.com/how-many-tourism-jobs-does-labuan-bajo-supportSun, 01 Nov 2026 06:04:13 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessLabuan Bajo’s tourism workforce grew in 2025, but employment, hotel activity and Komodo park visits measure different parts of the business economy and should not be treated as interchangeable. https://komodotimes.com/flores-timur-processes-death-aid-for-two-earthquake-heirshttps://komodotimes.com/flores-timur-processes-death-aid-for-two-earthquake-heirsFri, 30 Oct 2026 13:31:59 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessFlores Timur is processing presidential death assistance of Rp75 million (about US$4,600) for each heir of two earthquake victims. The files are part of an approved Rp20 billion allocation. https://komodotimes.com/floresa-documents-labour-trafficking-concerns-in-east-nusa-tenggarahttps://komodotimes.com/floresa-documents-labour-trafficking-concerns-in-east-nusa-tenggaraThu, 22 Oct 2026 17:02:08 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessA Floresa analysis published on 22 October 2026 documents alleged debt burdens and restrictions on workers’ freedom in East Nusa Tenggara trafficking cases. It says one Maumere case involves 13 women. https://komodotimes.com/sikka-legislator-seeks-productive-csr-funding-for-maumerehttps://komodotimes.com/sikka-legislator-seeks-productive-csr-funding-for-maumereWed, 21 Oct 2026 10:30:57 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessSikka legislator Yunus Noce Fernandez proposed directing bank CSR funds to productive programmes, including waste banks and clean-water facilities, rather than monument projects in Maumere. https://komodotimes.com/what-hotel-occupancy-reveals-about-labuan-bajo-tourism-businesseshttps://komodotimes.com/what-hotel-occupancy-reveals-about-labuan-bajo-tourism-businessesTue, 20 Oct 2026 06:05:42 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessLabuan Bajo’s hotel market shows high star-hotel occupancy alongside short stays, while ship departures underline the growing role of marine tourism in local business demand. https://komodotimes.com/how-strong-is-hotel-demand-in-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/how-strong-is-hotel-demand-in-labuan-bajoSat, 17 Oct 2026 07:51:19 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessManggarai Barat’s star hotels recorded 73.53% occupancy in July 2025, but visitors stayed an average of 1.64 nights across NTT, highlighting both demand and limits for local tourism businesses. https://komodotimes.com/bank-ntt-reports-three-manggarai-earthquake-relief-applicationshttps://komodotimes.com/bank-ntt-reports-three-manggarai-earthquake-relief-applicationsWed, 14 Oct 2026 13:31:57 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessBank NTT said three Manggarai borrowers had applied for earthquake credit relief by 14 October 2026. One application was realised and two remained in process. https://komodotimes.com/iwapi-ende-urges-women-entrepreneurs-to-rebuild-after-flores-earthquakehttps://komodotimes.com/iwapi-ende-urges-women-entrepreneurs-to-rebuild-after-flores-earthquakeTue, 13 Oct 2026 17:01:23 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessIWAPI Ende chair Selfi Indradewa urged women-led businesses to recover after the Flores earthquake at a 12 October inauguration. The branch had 20 members. https://komodotimes.com/what-komodos-2025-visitor-figures-mean-for-tourism-businesseshttps://komodotimes.com/what-komodos-2025-visitor-figures-mean-for-tourism-businessesWed, 07 Oct 2026 13:15:20 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessKomodo’s 2025 visitor total shows strong demand, but monthly volatility and the distinction between park visits and hotel occupancy matter for tourism operators, workers and investors. https://komodotimes.com/bpolbf-backs-tourism-villages-around-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/bpolbf-backs-tourism-villages-around-labuan-bajoTue, 06 Oct 2026 13:36:04 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessBPOLBF backed Manggarai Barat’s tourism-village programme on 3 October 2026. The initiative aims to extend tourism’s economic benefits and improve community welfare. https://komodotimes.com/shopee-farma-and-bnpb-deliver-earthquake-aid-across-floreshttps://komodotimes.com/shopee-farma-and-bnpb-deliver-earthquake-aid-across-floresSun, 04 Oct 2026 13:32:31 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessShopee Farma and BNPB sent medicines and medical equipment to evacuation posts in Ende, Manggarai and Ruteng for earthquake-affected residents in Nusa Tenggara Timur. https://komodotimes.com/mawatu-prepares-more-than-50-tenants-for-labuan-bajo-openinghttps://komodotimes.com/mawatu-prepares-more-than-50-tenants-for-labuan-bajo-openingFri, 02 Oct 2026 10:34:19 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessMawatu in Labuan Bajo is preparing more than 50 retail and food-and-beverage tenants for a planned 16 October 2026 soft opening. Public facilities are also nearing readiness. https://komodotimes.com/manggarai-barat-flags-11-hotels-over-labuan-bajo-coastal-ruleshttps://komodotimes.com/manggarai-barat-flags-11-hotels-over-labuan-bajo-coastal-rulesThu, 01 Oct 2026 10:33:27 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessManggarai Barat identified at least 11 hotels for coastal-setback or spatial-planning violations. Several fines remained unpaid, while beach restrictions affected local traders. https://komodotimes.com/flores-earthquake-cuts-labuan-bajo-microbusiness-sales-below-halfhttps://komodotimes.com/flores-earthquake-cuts-labuan-bajo-microbusiness-sales-below-halfWed, 30 Sep 2026 17:04:03 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessDapur Dite owner Ade Irma said September production of fish chili sauce had stopped and overall sales were below 50 per cent of pre-earthquake levels in Labuan Bajo. https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-umkm-earns-through-events-after-earthquakehttps://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-umkm-earns-through-events-after-earthquakeTue, 29 Sep 2026 10:34:42 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessA Labuan Bajo microbusiness operator earned about IDR 1 million (about US$62) per day through tourism events after the earthquake, as events helped local firms pursue lost orders. https://komodotimes.com/how-can-labuan-bajo-tourism-businesses-measure-demandhttps://komodotimes.com/how-can-labuan-bajo-tourism-businesses-measure-demandMon, 28 Sep 2026 06:05:59 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessOfficial statistics separate Labuan Bajo’s tourism supply, room use and visitor activity, while government tourism material shows how marine recreation extends business and jobs into nearby communities. https://komodotimes.com/pln-coordinates-oka-ile-ange-geothermal-plan-in-east-floreshttps://komodotimes.com/pln-coordinates-oka-ile-ange-geothermal-plan-in-east-floresSat, 26 Sep 2026 17:05:06 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessPLN’s Nusa Tenggara construction unit met East Flores Regent Antonius Doni Dihen on 24 September to coordinate the Oka Ile Ange geothermal plan, targeted at 2 x 5 megawatts. https://komodotimes.com/what-do-labuan-bajos-tourism-numbers-mean-for-businesshttps://komodotimes.com/what-do-labuan-bajos-tourism-numbers-mean-for-businessFri, 25 Sep 2026 06:07:16 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessLabuan Bajo recorded 231,050 arriving passengers in the first half of 2025, but arrivals alone do not show tourism’s full business impact. Official datasets separate demand from jobs, investment, accommodation and local output. https://komodotimes.com/esdm-and-pln-provide-generators-to-48-flores-health-facilitieshttps://komodotimes.com/esdm-and-pln-provide-generators-to-48-flores-health-facilitiesThu, 24 Sep 2026 13:34:18 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessESDM and PLN provided 6,000-watt generators to 48 health facilities across earthquake-affected Flores. The units are intended to keep medical services operating during emergencies. https://komodotimes.com/scoot-familiarisation-programme-promotes-labuan-bajo-experienceshttps://komodotimes.com/scoot-familiarisation-programme-promotes-labuan-bajo-experiencesThu, 24 Sep 2026 06:09:02 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessIndonesia’s tourism ministry, the Labuan Bajo Flores Tourism Authority and Scoot completed a Singapore-focused familiarisation programme in Labuan Bajo on 19 September 2026. https://komodotimes.com/pln-prepares-reliable-power-measures-for-labuan-bajo-tourismhttps://komodotimes.com/pln-prepares-reliable-power-measures-for-labuan-bajo-tourismWed, 23 Sep 2026 13:32:34 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessPLN has prepared Zero Down Time service and additional SPKLU charging infrastructure for the Labuan Bajo tourism destination after Flores earthquake recovery. https://komodotimes.com/how-big-is-tourism-in-labuan-bajo-and-komodo-national-parkhttps://komodotimes.com/how-big-is-tourism-in-labuan-bajo-and-komodo-national-parkMon, 21 Sep 2026 18:12:13 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessTourism statistics for Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park show a visitor market of more than 400,000 people per year, with foreign tourists dominating park entries and domestic travelers still filling most hotel rooms. https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajos-picnic-over-the-hill-vol-5-ties-tourism-revival-to-flores-quake-aidhttps://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajos-picnic-over-the-hill-vol-5-ties-tourism-revival-to-flores-quake-aidMon, 21 Sep 2026 07:28:01 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessA hilltop concert at Natas Parapuar in Labuan Bajo on 19 September 2026, headlined by Wizz Baker, has combined tourism revival with post-quake solidarity, directing merchandise proceeds and half of the artist’s fee to support Flores… https://komodotimes.com/rumah-bumn-ende-continues-msme-support-in-flores-reports-showhttps://komodotimes.com/rumah-bumn-ende-continues-msme-support-in-flores-reports-showMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:41:57 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessRumah BUMN Ende continues to support MSMEs in Flores through training, promotion and business mentoring under PLN, but the draft’s claim about 55 firms moving into digital sales was not independently confirmed. https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-tourism-authority-links-work-from-bajo-to-38-visit-risehttps://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-tourism-authority-links-work-from-bajo-to-38-visit-riseMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:40:42 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessThe tourism authority said its “Work from Bajo” campaign was linked to a 38% rise in visits, but the published material did not show the baseline, method or dataset behind the figure. https://komodotimes.com/scrutiny-grows-over-spending-and-changes-at-east-flores-wolo-kolo-cattle-projecthttps://komodotimes.com/scrutiny-grows-over-spending-and-changes-at-east-flores-wolo-kolo-cattle-projectMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:40:25 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessLocal media report that more than Rp2 billion has been absorbed by East Flores’ Wolo Kolo cattle project, part of a wider multi-billion-rupiah “Big Push” programme. https://komodotimes.com/pln-develops-lng-network-for-five-nusa-tenggara-power-plantshttps://komodotimes.com/pln-develops-lng-network-for-five-nusa-tenggara-power-plantsMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:40:23 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessPLN Energi Primer Indonesia is developing an LNG logistics network for five power plants in Lombok, Sumbawa and Flores. Reports say the cluster targets early 2029, but published figures differ on total capacity. https://komodotimes.com/ntt-polish-honorary-consul-explore-investment-across-six-key-sectorshttps://komodotimes.com/ntt-polish-honorary-consul-explore-investment-across-six-key-sectorsMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:40:08 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessEast Nusa Tenggara officials have held exploratory talks with Polish businessman and honorary consul Miroslaw Wawrowski on potential investment across six resource-based sectors, but no project values, agreements or firm investment… https://komodotimes.com/bank-ntt-labuan-bajo-provides-rp200-million-csr-to-manggarai-barathttps://komodotimes.com/bank-ntt-labuan-bajo-provides-rp200-million-csr-to-manggarai-baratMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:40:02 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessBank NTT’s Labuan Bajo branch has provided Rp200 million in corporate social responsibility funding to the Manggarai Barat Regency Government to support public-service facilities, with detailed project plans still to be set by local… https://komodotimes.com/camats-september-directive-heightens-tensions-over-atadei-geothermal-projecthttps://komodotimes.com/camats-september-directive-heightens-tensions-over-atadei-geothermal-projectMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:40:00 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessA recent directive from Atadei’s sub-district chief on reporting public meetings and avoiding outreach in houses of worship has intensified community unease around the 10 MW Atadei geothermal project in Lembata, where residents and… https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-prolonged-dry-season-and-fire-risk-in-nusa-tenggarahttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-prolonged-dry-season-and-fire-risk-in-nusa-tenggaraMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:39:26 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessBMKG’s 2026 dry‑season assessments show extremely long rainless periods across southern Indonesia, with low rainfall persisting in Bali and Nusa Tenggara and elevated drought and fire risks for parts of East Nusa Tenggara. https://komodotimes.com/werry-tan-says-labuan-bajo-has-fewer-than-3000-hotel-roomshttps://komodotimes.com/werry-tan-says-labuan-bajo-has-fewer-than-3000-hotel-roomsMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:39:25 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessBank Nobu executive Werry Tan said Labuan Bajo has fewer than 3,000 hotel rooms and needs more mid-market and international-standard accommodation, alongside airport, marina and fuel upgrades. https://komodotimes.com/kadin-ntt-urges-broad-flores-economic-recovery-after-august-quakehttps://komodotimes.com/kadin-ntt-urges-broad-flores-economic-recovery-after-august-quakeMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:39:18 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessThe East Nusa Tenggara Chamber of Commerce and Industry is combining social assistance and business sector consolidation to push for an economic recovery across Flores after the August 2026 earthquake, stressing support for tourism, trade… https://komodotimes.com/kmp-inerie-ii-deployed-to-replace-docked-kmp-ile-ape-on-palue-relief-routehttps://komodotimes.com/kmp-inerie-ii-deployed-to-replace-docked-kmp-ile-ape-on-palue-relief-routeMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:38:58 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessIndonesia’s transport ministry ordered ASDP to operate KMP Inerie II as a temporary replacement for KMP Ile Ape after the Flores earthquake, sending the ferry from Surabaya to NTT with humanitarian cargo for Maumere and Palue. https://komodotimes.com/vasanta-group-advances-12-hectare-mawatu-coastal-township-in-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/vasanta-group-advances-12-hectare-mawatu-coastal-township-in-labuan-bajoMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:38:23 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessVasanta Group is developing Mawatu, a 12-hectare integrated coastal township at Pantai Batu Cermin in Labuan Bajo. https://komodotimes.com/bank-ntt-sets-short-term-credit-deferrals-for-flores-quake-victimshttps://komodotimes.com/bank-ntt-sets-short-term-credit-deferrals-for-flores-quake-victimsMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:38:21 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessBank NTT has set up two short-term credit deferment schemes for borrowers affected by the Flores earthquake, while the East Nusa Tenggara legislature urges broader loan relief across banks and other financial institutions. https://komodotimes.com/indonesia-says-pune-tourism-mission-could-yield-rp128-billion-in-leadshttps://komodotimes.com/indonesia-says-pune-tourism-mission-could-yield-rp128-billion-in-leadsMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:37:31 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessIndonesia’s tourism sales mission in Pune was reported to have generated Rp12.8 billion in potential transactions, with 1,582 Indian visitors projected. Labuan Bajo was among destinations promoted to Indian travel buyers. https://komodotimes.com/waingapu-shrimp-farm-targets-52800-tonnes-a-year-operations-in-2028https://komodotimes.com/waingapu-shrimp-farm-targets-52800-tonnes-a-year-operations-in-2028Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:37:16 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessIndonesia’s Waingapu integrated shrimp farm is targeted to finish in 2027 and start full operations in 2028, with officials projecting annual output of 52,800 tonnes and about 7,000 jobs. https://komodotimes.com/indonesia-tightens-rules-for-tax-consultants-and-taxpayer-attorneyshttps://komodotimes.com/indonesia-tightens-rules-for-tax-consultants-and-taxpayer-attorneysMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:34:58 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessIndonesia’s Finance Minister Regulation No. 55 of 2026 establishes a new national framework for tax consultants and other individuals acting as taxpayer representatives, tightening licensing requirements and extending formal oversight to… https://komodotimes.com/manggarai-barat-puts-earthquake-recovery-at-top-of-2026-budgethttps://komodotimes.com/manggarai-barat-puts-earthquake-recovery-at-top-of-2026-budgetMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:34:52 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessManggarai Barat has made earthquake recovery its top 2026 budget priority, after shifting Rp1.5 billion in contingency funds and awaiting Rp20 billion in presidential assistance for disaster response. https://komodotimes.com/siloam-plans-rp69-trillion-buyout-of-14-first-reit-hospital-firmshttps://komodotimes.com/siloam-plans-rp69-trillion-buyout-of-14-first-reit-hospital-firmsMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:32:27 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessPT Siloam International Hospitals plans a two-stage acquisition of 14 hospital-property companies now held by Singapore-listed First REIT, in a transaction valued at around Rp6.9 trillion. https://komodotimes.com/farmer-terms-of-trade-in-east-nusa-tenggara-rises-110-in-august-2026https://komodotimes.com/farmer-terms-of-trade-in-east-nusa-tenggara-rises-110-in-august-2026Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:30:54 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessStatistics officials report that East Nusa Tenggara’s Farmer Terms of Trade (NTP) index rose to 101.29 in August 2026, up 1.10% from July. https://komodotimes.com/bpom-sets-rp0-registration-for-eligible-micro-and-small-food-producershttps://komodotimes.com/bpom-sets-rp0-registration-for-eligible-micro-and-small-food-producersMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:29:51 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessIndonesia’s BPOM has set the registration fee at Rp0 for eligible micro and small domestic producers of processed food under a new non-tax state revenue regulation effective 26 May 2026, easing one formalisation cost but not removing other… https://komodotimes.com/bank-indonesia-programs-boost-community-tourism-at-wae-loloshttps://komodotimes.com/bank-indonesia-programs-boost-community-tourism-at-wae-lolosMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:29:49 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessBank Indonesia NTT has used tourism MSME bootcamps and infrastructure support to strengthen community-run destinations such as Wae Lolos, where Pokdarwis Cunca Plias collaborates with East Manggarai’s Pokdarwis Golo Loni as part of a wider… https://komodotimes.com/indonesia-targets-rp635tn-tourism-investment-in-2026https://komodotimes.com/indonesia-targets-rp635tn-tourism-investment-in-2026Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:29:46 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessIndonesia’s Tourism Ministry has set a Rp63.5 trillion tourism investment target for 2026 under the 2025–2029 national development plan, focusing on three regenerative destinations and 10 priority sites. https://komodotimes.com/hydroponic-greenhouse-in-labuan-bajo-targets-tourism-lettuce-markethttps://komodotimes.com/hydroponic-greenhouse-in-labuan-bajo-targets-tourism-lettuce-marketMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:28:04 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessA village-owned hydroponic greenhouse in Labuan Bajo supplies fresh vegetables to residents and tourism businesses, and officials expect significant revenue from the venture. https://komodotimes.com/indonesia-expands-free-halal-certification-scheme-for-msmes-in-2025https://komodotimes.com/indonesia-expands-free-halal-certification-scheme-for-msmes-in-2025Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:27:36 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessIndonesia’s halal authority expanded the SEHATI free halal certification scheme for micro and small enterprises in 2025, lowering administrative and cost barriers but without yet publishing detailed local impact data for East Nusa Tenggara. https://komodotimes.com/manggarai-timur-trains-20-msmes-to-process-cassava-and-tarohttps://komodotimes.com/manggarai-timur-trains-20-msmes-to-process-cassava-and-taroMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:26:17 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessLocal officials in Manggarai Timur trained 20 MSMEs to turn cassava and taro into higher-value food products in May 2024, aiming to boost household incomes through local food processing.