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Impact of Destination Image, Place Attachment, Tourist Satisfaction on Tourist Loyalty at Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve in Indonesia — is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, rich marine biodiversity, and the legendary Komodo dragon. Beyond its natural wonders, the park is also a living laboratory for understanding how visitors form emotional connections with a place and how these connections influence […]

Folk Knowledge and Distribution of the Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) on Flores Island, Indonesia

Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) are the largest living lizards on Earth and one of Indonesia’s most iconic species. While these powerful reptiles are best known from Komodo National Park — including Komodo, Rinca, and nearby islands — ethnobiological research shows that they have also existed historically on the larger island of Flores. A study investigating […]

Exit the Dragon, The Collapse of Co-Management at Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Komodo National Park in eastern Indonesia is one of the most iconic protected areas in the world. Famous for its Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) — the planet’s largest lizard — and its rich marine biodiversity, the park has also been the site of important experiments in conservation governance. From 2005 to 2010, managers attempted a […]

Economic Valuation of Komodo National Park, Understanding Its Monetary and Development Importance

Komodo National Park, located in West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is a globally recognized natural treasure — famous for the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and its extraordinary ecosystem. Beyond ecological significance, the park also holds substantial economic value, particularly through tourism and its wider contribution to regional development. Why Economic Valuation Matters Economic […]

Distribution, Seasonal Use, and Predation of Incubation Mounds of Orange-Footed Scrubfowl on Komodo Island, Indonesia

Komodo Island, part of the Komodo National Park in eastern Indonesia, is not only famous for its largest lizard species — the Komodo dragon — but also for the unique ecological interactions between wildlife species. A scientific study investigated the distribution, seasonal use, and predation risks of incubation mounds created by the orange-footed scrubfowl (Megapodius […]

Cultural and Social Welfare Approaches in Komodo National Park to Support National Security

Komodo National Park, located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is famous not only for its unique Komodo dragons but also as a strategic area that reflects Indonesia’s cultural identity and national security interests. In the literature review “Cultural and Social Welfare Approaches in Komodo National Park to Support National Security,” researchers explore how cultural values […]

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 […]

Dragon Tourism in Komodo National Park, Its Contribution to Conservation and Local Development

Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in eastern Indonesia, is globally renowned as the only place on Earth where the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) lives in the wild. This unique species, combined with stunning landscapes and rich marine biodiversity, has made the park a high-profile international tourism destination. Tourism centered around these iconic […]

Demographic Status of Komodo Dragon Populations in Komodo National Park

The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the world’s largest living lizard and one of the planet’s most iconic reptiles. Endemic to a small group of islands in eastern Indonesia, most of its remaining populations are found within Komodo National Park — a protected area established to conserve this species and its habitat. Scientific research into […]