Giant Komodo dragon (Varanuscommodoensis) that inhabit several small Island in the komodo National Park in
the west end of Labuan Bajo, the capital of West Manggarai in the western part
of the island of Flores, NTT, more packed with tourists
The flow of foreign tourists to Komodo,
not separated from the determination of the rare ancient animals as one of the
Seven Wonders of the New World (New7Wonders) by the New7Wonders Foundation
Foundation, based in Switzerland.According to the Head of Facilities Promotion
of Tourism and Creative Economy NTT Bonevantura Rumat, tourist arrivals to
Komodo to the position in June 2012 reached 16 768 people, up about 71.56 per
cent from its previous position of only 12,000 people.He also acknowledged that
the rapid flow of foreign tourists visiting Komodo Island as a result of the
promotion and establishment of Komodo as one of the Seven Wonders of the New
World by the New7Wonders Foundation.Komodo has a tremendous appeal, because the
ancient animal was the only one still alive on this planet, so the curiosity of
tourists in different parts of the world to see it up close.Komodo National
Park lies on the border between Bima regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) and West
Manggarai in the western part of the island of Flores, NTT, which are only
separated by the Sape Strait.Exquisite small islands around Labuan Bajo and the
awe of the beauty of the surrounding landscape, making tourists increased shade
heading to Komodo Island by boat from Labuan Bajo entrance at the west end of
the island of Flores.The increased flow of foreign tourists, said Bonaventura,
a positive impact on the circulation of money in Labuan Bajo if ditaksasi
approximately Rp838 billion.Money supply figures are calculated based on the
assumption that any foreign tourists who come to the area for a day to spend at
least $ 1 million to meet a number of needs, good accommodation, transport and
food and drink."If we assume the average foreign tourists visiting Labuan
Bajo to spend money of $ 1 million per day to five days with 16,768 tourists
are there then obtained Rp838 billion," he explained.Observing the real
condition, he said, the standard of living and economic conditions in the
western end of Flores Island that will take better anyway."This is the estuary
end of our expectations so that surrounding communities can improve their
living standards through the tourism sector. And, they've got it," he
said.The readiness of infrastructure and a carrying capacity of tourism in
Kuala Lumpur as the main entrance into the Park, he admitted to still having
some flaws, despite the availability of five-star hotel to be sufficient.In
Kuala Lumpur today, was up two three-star hotel and a four star hotel.However,
the carrying capacity of infrastructure such as roads, bridges and
transportation, both land and air still needs some finishing touches to upgrade
to a better direction.Facilities owned Komodo airport in Labuan Bajo as a major
supporter of air transport, it is still small in size so it can not accommodate
wide-bodied aircraft such as the B-737 and the like."Means of sea
transportation to Komodo sufficient. Foreign tourists who want to visit the
Komodo Labuan Bajo through the door, commonly used yachts and privately owned
ships that come directly from the country of origin.NTT known foreign tourists
not only because of dragons that have been "baptized" into
"New7Wonders", but it also has other natural wonders in the world
there is no such lake three colors on top of Mount Kelimutu in the district of
Ende, Flores Island that had inhabited the middle man Karno in his exile.Three
color lake on top of Mount Kelimutu, often change color at certain times due to
the earth's crust rub against each other. The color change is then led to the
meaning of a miracle.In addition, NTT also has a natural beauty under the sea
as in the Bay of Maumere, Sikka regency, 17 Islands in the district Riung
Nagekeo and Alor.There are also cultural attractions on the island of Sumba
called "Pasola" - speared an opponent with spears on horseback - as
well as a religious ritual in Larantuka, East Flores regency capital known as
the "Good Friday Procession".Chairman of Yayasan Cinta Bahari
Antarnusa Lesmana Raymond said that the wealth owned by NTT tourism is being
developed by the private sector and local government so that it can evolve into
the world tourism industry.Raymond Lesmana a special task as project
facilitator "Sail Indonesia" was concerned with the condition of
tourism in the province, because it is not managed optimally to bring in foreign
exchange for the region."Sail Indonesia we hold every year, but people are
less ready to welcome NTT momentum. Should have plenty of souvenirs are
prepared to meet the needs of the tourists. However, this is rarely
impressed," he said.In his observations, he saw that the sectors with the
most potential in efforts to accelerate and improve the economy of the people
of NTT is the tourism sector, but this has received less attention from the
local government as a public policy makers."The central government knows
that this is very promising sector that is designed into the Master Plan for
the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia's Economic Development (MP3EI), in
addition to fisheries and livestock for Bali-Nusa Tenggara corridor," said
Lesmana.Three economic activity was chosen because it is known that the tourism
sector, fisheries and livestock contribute greatly to the GDP of each province
that is equal to 47 percent (Bali), 36 percent (NTB) and 56 percent (NTT).With
an average increase in the contribution to GDP of 11 percent per year over the
last five years, all three of these activities may have the potential to become
an engine of the economy in the Economic Corridor Bali-Nusa
Tenggara."Through economic corridor is expected to grow significantly NTT
economy. In that context, the tourism sector should be the leading sector,
economic development powerhouse NTT. Tourism should be a pillar of economic
dynamics NTT,"