Why Komodo park investment scrutiny follows seven permit approvals

Komodo — At least seven national and transnational business networks obtained permits for nature-tourism facilities in Komodo National Park between 2012 and 2018, according to a Floresa investigation published on 23 September 2026.

The investigation examines conservation in Mutis Timau and Komodo National Park, and reports that the park was established in 1980 to protect Komodo dragons. It links the conservation model increasingly to tourism investment.

Floresa reports that seven companies applied for permits to provide nature-tourism facilities in the park. A 2019 Floresa report identifies the companies as PT Komodo Wildlife Ecotourism, PT Kirana Satya Abadi, PT Perdana Surya Dinamika, PT Sinar Cahaya Kemuliaan, PT Segara Komodo Lestari, PT Inti Selaras Abadi and PT Karang Permai Propertindo.

The report states that, by July 2018, two of the seven companies had obtained permits. It identifies the permit as Izin Usaha Penyediaan Sarana Wisata Alam, an Indonesian licence for providing facilities and services needed for nature tourism.

Komodo National Park is managed by the Komodo National Park Authority, known in Indonesia as BTNK. The investment history described in the reports concerns facilities and concession arrangements within the protected area.

Why it matters to Komodo readers

The findings matter because tourism investment is being considered alongside the conservation purpose for which Komodo National Park was established. The park’s investment record also affects how readers understand decisions about protected-area use, tourism facilities and the protection of Komodo dragons.

The available reporting places the permit applications and approvals within the period from 2012 to 2018. It does not state a new closure, fee change or timetable for further action.

Sources

• Floresa — Indonesian regional news organisation
• news.mongabay.com