**The reference conference center in Labuan Bajo is the Golo Mori Convention Center (GMCC), a purpose-built venue in Golo Mori, West Manggarai, roughly 45 minutes from town. As of 2026 it offers a 400-pax Convention Hall, a 400-pax VVIP Lobby, a 29-seat VVIP Lounge, a 12-seat VIP Room, a 50-seat Media Center and a 500-capacity Amphitheater — the same complex used for the 42nd ASEAN Summit on 9-11 May 2023.**
GMCC and the surrounding “The Golo Mori” destination were developed and are operated by Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), the state-owned developer. ITDC describes Golo Mori as a roughly 20-hectare area with the convention center, an observation deck, a beach club, a wooden pier and a tourist port, facing Rinca Island — a Komodo dragon habitat. The Golo Mori development was financed via State Capital Participation (Penyertaan Modal Negara) in 2021. Every figure below is stated as of 2026 and subject to change; confirm the current spec sheet before you contract.
What does the Golo Mori Convention Center actually hold?
GMCC is built for board retreats, incentive plenaries, press conferences and gala formats up to about 400 delegates. The room mix lets you run a main plenary, a VVIP holding area, a press room and an outdoor ceremony from a single node. Here are the reported capacities per ITDC and TTGmice — cite these as reported, not guaranteed.
| Space | Reported capacity (as of 2026) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Convention Hall | 400 pax | Plenary, general session, gala dinner |
| VVIP Lobby | 400 pax | Pre-function, registration, exhibition |
| VVIP Lounge | 29 pax | Principal / delegation holding room |
| VIP Room | 12 pax | Board caucus, bilateral meeting |
| Media Center | 50 pax | Press conference, broadcast filing |
| Amphitheater | 500 pax | Outdoor ceremony, cultural gala |
The venue is branded by ITDC as a “world-class convention center with breathtaking views overlooking Rinca Island,” open since 2023 and positioned for MICE, corporate events, incentives, business meetings and special events. For contracts and logistics, the official address is Kawasan MICE Golo Mori, Desa Golo Mori, Kabupaten Manggarai Barat, Labuan Bajo, Nusa Tenggara Timur, 86763, Indonesia.
How much does it cost to book a conference center in Labuan Bajo?
Straight answer: no verified public tariff table for GMCC hall rental, F&B or packages exists in the current source intel, so treat any number as an indicative 2026 planning band, subject to change, with real quotes arranged through Komodo Luxury and vetted licensed partners. The one documented price signal is qualitative — during the 2023 ASEAN Summit period, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno said travelers should expect price hikes and that most accommodations would be fully booked. That is direct evidence of demand-driven escalation and inventory compression around major events, which is why early booking matters more here than in a mature convention city.
| Program tier | Indicative planning band (2026, subject to change) | Typical duration | What it usually covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board retreat / caucus | Quote on RFP | 1-2 days | VIP Room or VVIP Lounge, closed sessions, private F&B |
| Incentive plenary | Quote on RFP | 2-3 days | Convention Hall, Media Center, gala in Amphitheater |
| Full summit-format event | Quote on RFP | 3-5 days | Whole-venue buyout, VVIP wings, press, logistics |
| Post-conference phinisi charter | Quote on RFP | 1-3 days | Add-on Komodo sailing after the main program |
We publish bands rather than invented prices on purpose. Anyone quoting you a fixed GMCC rate card without a live RFP is guessing. The honest path is a written quote tied to your exact dates, delegate count and F&B spec.
How does booking the convention center work?
Golo Mori sits about 45 minutes from central Labuan Bajo, and Tripadvisor lists GMCC site-inspection hours as Monday-Friday 10:00-17:30, closed Saturday and Sunday — so site visits and daytime program access have to be scheduled inside that window. Here is the path our reservations team runs:
- Send your brief. Dates, delegate count, format (plenary, board retreat, gala), and any VVIP or media requirements.
- Get an availability read. We check GMCC calendar status and flag any clashes with regional events that could compress inventory.
- Receive a written RFP quote. Indicative bands become firm figures from GMCC management and vetted licensed partners, itemized and date-stamped.
- Book a site inspection. Scheduled inside GMCC’s Monday-Friday 10:00-17:30 window, with the 45-minute transfer factored in.
- Contract and secure. Deposit terms, F&B minimums and space holds confirmed in writing before you announce internally.
- Layer arrival logistics. VIP airport meet-and-assist at Labuan Bajo (LBJ) is handled by our arrival partner at komodoairportconcierge.com, and post-event phinisi charters slot on after the program.
Authoritative bodies for permits, pricing and rules are ITDC as destination owner and developer, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf), the West Manggarai Regency Government for local permits and zoning, and GMCC management. We do not invent decree numbers — where a specific regulation applies, we route you to the issuing body.
Which nearby hotels can host conference overflow?
If your delegate count exceeds GMCC’s 400-pax comfort zone, or you need resort ballrooms and room blocks alongside the convention center, four properties appear in MICE and venue directories as meeting-capable: AYANA Komodo, Meruorah Komodo (waterfront ballroom), Crowne Plaza Labuan Bajo and TA’AKTANA. We give verifiable capacity and layout only where a property confirms it; otherwise we route you to an RFP rather than publish a guess. The wider Golo Mori master plan is described as an integrated sustainable resort with hotels, a Komodo dragon research and education centre, an adventure tourism site and a tourist port — several elements subject to current construction and operating status at the time you contract.
The strategic read for 2027 and beyond: Labuan Bajo is a designated super-priority destination with growing international connectivity and active venue master-planning, which is exactly why locking dates and space early protects your budget as demand rises.
Reserve the convention center
Ready to hold GMCC space for your board retreat, incentive or summit-format event? Golo Mori Summit Partners is operated by Komodo Luxury, a Labuan Bajo-based operator founded in 2015, with bookings handled directly by the reservations team. Send your dates and delegate count and you get a written, date-stamped RFP quote — no invented rate cards.
WhatsApp the reservations team on 628113823875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com to start your RFP. Real quotes are arranged via Komodo Luxury and vetted licensed partners; GMCC is owned and operated by ITDC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the Labuan Bajo conference center located?
The Golo Mori Convention Center sits in Golo Mori Village, West Manggarai, roughly 45 minutes’ drive from central Labuan Bajo. Its contract address is Kawasan MICE Golo Mori, Desa Golo Mori, Kabupaten Manggarai Barat, Labuan Bajo, Nusa Tenggara Timur, 86763, Indonesia. It faces Rinca Island, part of the Komodo dragon habitat.
What is the maximum capacity at Golo Mori Convention Center?
As of 2026, the indoor Convention Hall and VVIP Lobby each hold about 400 pax, making 400 delegates the practical ceiling for a seated plenary or gala. The outdoor Amphitheater is reported at 500 capacity for ceremonies. For larger counts, planners typically pair GMCC with nearby resort venues via an RFP.
Can I visit GMCC for a site inspection before booking?
Yes. Tripadvisor lists GMCC visitor and site-inspection hours as Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 17:30, closed Saturday and Sunday. Because Golo Mori is about 45 minutes from central Labuan Bajo, factor the transfer into that window. Our reservations team schedules inspections and coordinates access with GMCC management.
Is the Golo Mori Convention Center the ASEAN Summit venue?
Yes. GMCC was purpose-built for and used during the 42nd ASEAN Summit held in Labuan Bajo on 9-11 May 2023. It was developed and is operated by Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), the state-owned developer, and the Golo Mori area was financed via State Capital Participation in 2021.
How far in advance should I book for a major event?
Book as early as your dates are firm. During the 2023 ASEAN Summit, Minister Sandiaga Uno noted travelers should expect price hikes with most accommodations fully booked — evidence that major events compress inventory and push prices up. With Labuan Bajo flagged as a super-priority MICE destination through 2027, early holds protect both availability and budget.