Day: January 6, 2026

Community Participation and a Sustainable Tourism Development Model in Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park (KNP), one of Indonesia’s most iconic conservation and tourism destinations, has experienced rapid growth in visitor numbers over recent years. While tourism brings economic opportunities, its long-term success depends on how well local communities are involved in planning and benefit sharing. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Environmental Management and […]

Culture and Village Development in a Special Area, A Case Study of Pasir Panjang Village on Rinca Island

Komodo National Park — globally renowned for its unique fauna, especially the Komodo dragon — is also home to small coastal communities whose lives are deeply connected to both culture and nature. One such community is Pasir Panjang Village on Rinca Island, located within the park’s special settlement zone. This village represents an important example […]

Critical Discourse Analysis of News Coverage on the Arrangement of Komodo National Park

The proposed arrangement of Komodo National Park — intended to transform it into a premium tourist destination — generated public controversy and wide media attention in Indonesia. Critics argued that the plan could disrupt the natural habitat and ecosystem of the Komodo dragon and complicate conservation efforts, while supporters emphasized economic and tourism benefits. The […]

Stakeholder Acceptance of Adaptive Ecotourism Development, A Case Study of Komodo National Park

Adaptive ecotourism has emerged as an innovative strategy to address tourism challenges — especially those intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic — by emphasizing flexibility, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement. In the context of Komodo National Park (KNP) — a globally recognized conservation and tourism destination — understanding stakeholder acceptance of adaptive ecotourism is key to crafting […]

Aggregations of Plectropomus areolatus and Epinephelus fuscoguttatus in Komodo National Park, Monitoring and Management Implications

Komodo National Park (KNP), located in Eastern Indonesia, is not only famous for the Komodo dragon but also for its rich marine biodiversity — especially reef fish species like groupers (Serranidae). Among these, two commercially valuable species — Plectropomus areolatus (squaretail coral grouper) and Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (brown-marbled grouper) — are known to form seasonal spawning […]

Factors Affecting the Role of Tourism Activities in Komodo National Park on the Economic Growth of West Manggarai Regency

Komodo National Park — recognized globally as one of the Seven Wonders of the World attractions — plays a pivotal role in shaping the economic growth of West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The regency is the main gateway for visitors who want to explore the park’s unique landscapes, biodiversity, and the iconic Komodo […]

Effects of Human Activities on Komodo Dragons in Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park (KNP) in Eastern Indonesia is the last stronghold of the endangered Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), the largest living lizard on Earth. Over recent decades, human activities — especially tourism, habitat change, and resource competition — have had measurable impacts on this iconic species. 1. Increased Human Presence and Ecotourism Tourism is one […]