Monday, March 24, 2025 Volcanic activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, has significantly decreased over the weekend, but authorities and tourism stakeholders continue to urge vigilance due to potential ongoing risks. The Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) is maintaining its alert level while monitoring the situation closely. The eruption, which began on March 20, caused significant disruptions to both international and domestic flights.
Seven flights from Australia to Bali were cancelled, while five other services from Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Australia were delayed on the same day. The eruption also led to the cancellation of a Singapore-Lombok flight on March 21, as well as disruptions to domestic routes between Bali and Labuan Bajo. Despite these disruptions, no airports were fully closed, and flights to Bali have resumed, although local tourism stakeholders are continuing to assess the impact.
Tourism Impact and Continued Vigilance The eruption has had a noticeable effect on the local tourism industry. Paul Talo, chairman of the Indonesia Inbound Tour Operators Association, noted that the disruptions extended beyond flights, affecting hotels, restaurants, and tour packages. Precise figures regarding the economic impact are still being gathered, but the disruption has been felt across various sectors.
Hariyadi Sukamdani, chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association, pointed out that.
