Kupang, NTT, Aug. 4 -- The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) chapter of the Indonesian Association of Travel Companies (Asita) has warned foreign tourists to avoid illegal tour agents during the summer holiday peak in August 2025, particularly in Labuan Bajo.

NTT Asita Chairman Oyan Kristian, speaking in Kupang on Sunday, said that August typically sees a surge in tourist arrivals, especially from Europe to Labuan Bajo.

The warning was issued in light of the high volume of tourists visiting during the July-September summer holiday period, with August as the peak.

"Tourists who arrive without prior bookings often struggle to find available boats for trips to Komodo National Park due to high demand. This situation can lead them to book with illeg...