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MARKED by the start of work on the Mawatu project at Batu Cermi Beach, an integrated tourist area in the Labuan Bajo area, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Labuan Bajo is one of the five top priority tourism destinations by the government launched by President Joko Widodo, this project will become the pride of the people of Labuan Bajo and become the main destination for local and foreign tourists when visiting.
Mawatu is a mix-use tourism development project covering an area of approximately 12 hectares with the concept of the first integrated beachfront tourism area in Labuan Bajo. It is believed that Mawatu will further complement Labuan Bajo as a favorite tourism destination besides the beauty of Rinca Island, Padar Island, Komodo Island, Wae Rebo, Sawah Lingko and many other destinations.
Mawatu introduces a complete and integrated tourist area, consisting of five-star hotels, lifestyle hotels, floating restaurants, villas, beach clubs, squares, as well as shopping, culinary and entertainment centers in one area (one stop holiday destination). This integrated tourist area is also equipped with a dock for ships to stop by for visitors.
Carrying the theme “The New Seafront Town Center & Leisure Park of Labuan Bajo”, this concept is the first and largest in Labuan Bajo. Architectural design that applies traditional modern concepts and blends with nature and the contours of the original land, will be the main attraction when walking around the entire area. The concept of no motorized vehicles in the Mawatu area will also add comfort to all visitors.
For the first phase of development, which is planned to be completed by the end of the 2022 quarter, Mawatu will complete the construction of a village market (outlet/shopping center), a four-star hotel, a town square for arts, music & gathering places, a floating hotel/villa, and a shopping center UMKM which is Mawatu’s support for small traders around the area. While the second phase is planned to complete the construction of five-star hotels and residential villas.
Rumah Panjang or what we call the Tribal House is a hotel with the concept of a house on stilts on the water which will become one of Mawatu’s pride, because it takes design inspiration from traditional houses combined with the comfort of a five-star hotel on the water. We firmly believe that visitors to Tribal House will experience a different vacation compared to staying in a regular hotel.
The restaurant and shopping area in Mawatu will later carry the idea of an open roof (rooftop) which can be used as a cafe area to add added value for shop owners and tenants. It is hoped that with this innovative concept, the owners and tenants will get maximum benefits and added value.
This project will create a concept of a tourist area and a Town-Centre that has its own potential and attraction for local and foreign tourists. At the same time, it also creates jobs for the surrounding community and provides added value for all stakeholders, including consumers and investors. [sources/photo special]
