Dragon tourism in Komodo, eastern Indonesia 1

Tourism development in Komodo National Park was shaped by a management plan implemented in the 1980s. The study highlights concerns about the park's human population and its impact on the ecosystem, particularly in settlements like Kampung Komodo and Kampung Rinca, which were recommended to remain within the reserve. Meanwhile, three other settlements were advised for relocation due to environmental pressures. The management plan, prepared by UNDP and FAO for the Indonesian government, addressed the challenges of sustainable tourism in a region characterized by rugged islands with strong tidal currents and a dry maritime environment, aiming to balance conservation with local economic needs.

Hitchcock, M. (2018). Dragon tourism in Komodo, eastern Indonesia 1. Tourism in South-East Asia, 303–316. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429431395-16