“Tourism is supposed to be enjoyed by all people.” Do you dream of seeing Komodo dragons in their natural habitat? Well, the cost is about to skyrocket. | ChrisBarrett_ and ayu_2003
With its resident giant lizards, as well as its pink sand and spectacular marine life, the island of Komodo has been one of Indonesia’s most appealing tourist destinations.
The operators, who took the action over the last week, were protesting the astronomical hike in the entry fee to the national park from 150,000 rupiah to 3.75 million rupiah – that’s from $14.50 to $360, or 2383 per cent more. The new fee was introduced on August 1 in a move the government said was designed to protect the dragon’s habitat.
“I think that this is the future here – only certain people can to go the Komodo islands and the local tourism business will be marginalised,” Tali said. “Tourism is supposed to be enjoyed by all people.”The decision was made at the instruction of President Joko Widodo, said Sandiaga Uno, minister for tourism and creative economy.
The provincial and central governments had signalled the rise because of the continuous decline of the surface of the 9th-century temple but protests forced it to be postponed until next June.At Komodo National Park, Uno said “these are efforts made for conservation and economic recovery”.
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