Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana confirmed that tourism activities in Labuan Bajo have generally resumed following the 7.7‑magnitude earthquake that struck Flores in East Nusa Tenggara on August 15, 2026.
According to the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority, Komodo National Park remains open with normal activities, and sailings to the area continue as usual. Komodo International Airport in Labuan Bajo is also operating on schedule.
“Labuan Bajo remains open to tourists and overall tourism activities are running. However, we urge all visitors and tourism operators to prioritize safety and follow instructions from the authorities, as aftershocks are still occurring,” said Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Tourism Ministry continues to monitor the condition of hotels, restaurants, cafés, tourist destinations, public facilities, and accessibility in Labuan Bajo and across Flores.
Some Destinations Still Closed
Meanwhile, the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority added that several tourist sites affected by the quake remain closed pending condition verification.
Destinations that have reopened to visitors include Komodo National Park and several attractions in West Manggarai, such as Puncak Waringin, Batu Cermin, Kelor Island, Liang Ndara, Wae Lolos, Papagarang, Pasir Panjang, Tondong Belang, Siru, and Rangko Cave.
For marine tourism and water sports, the Authority reminded visitors to pay close attention to weather, waves, and wind direction, and to follow staff instructions before engaging in activities.
The institution emphasized that all tourism activities are being carried out with careful consideration of on‑site conditions, each destination’s management rules, sea and weather conditions, and safety guidance from the authorities.
It also operates an information service to respond to tourist inquiries regarding destination status and travel safety after the earthquake.
Sources : AntaraNews, KabarSDGs
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