Isles of the Dragon – Labuan Bajo 2026 Market Update

‍Isles of the Dragon – Labuan Bajo Market Update (2026) provides an overview of the tourism and hospitality industry in Labuan Bajo. Known for their unique wildlifes, pristine marine environment, and the gateway to Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo is popular among domestic and overseas visitors. In September 2024, the airport has started to serve international flights and the number of visitor arrivals has to grew sustainably at the same time. In 2025, more international direct flights such as flights from Singapore and Malaysia has been introduced which further boosted the airport's passanger traffic.

With the support from the government, Labuan Bajo attracts a growing number of developers and investors from Indonesia and the region. Following the entry of the first internationally branded hotel in 2024 and more in 2025, a list of branded supply totalling about 750 keys ranging from midscale to luxury hotels, are expected to open over the upcoming years.

An analysis of Labuan Bajo's opportunities and challenges is also presented in the full article which is available below!

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