Southwest Sumba Regency

West Manggarai Regency sits on the western tip of Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province. Its capital, Labuan Bajo, has become the primary embarkation point for liveaboard and day-trip access to Komodo National Park, home to the Komodo dragon and some of Indonesia's most biodiverse coral reef systems. Over the past decade, the Indonesian government has actively positioned Labuan Bajo as one of its five priority tourism destinations, investing in airport infrastructure, port facilities, and hospitality development. The result is a destination that retains its frontier character while gaining the logistical architecture required by high-end travelers.