Labuan Bajo, June 30, 2025 – Mawatu Resort, a subsidiary of Vasanta Group, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Cinema XXI to bring the first cinema to the Flores archipelago. The cinema will be constructed within the integrated Mawatu development area in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, and is slated to open to the public in mid-2026.

Marking the start of this collaboration, Vasanta Group and Cinema XXI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, June 26, 2025. This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both companies to provide modern, high-quality cinematic experiences in one of Indonesia’s premier tourism destinations.

Pictured (center left) are David Sadeli – Head of Business Development at Cinema XXI along with the Cinema XXI team, and Denny Asalim – Group CEO of Vasanta, with the Vasanta Group team.

David Sadeli - Head of Business Development Cinema XXI menandatangani perjanjian kerja sama dengan Vasanta Group. Penandatanganan ini menandai dimulainya kolaborasi strategis antara Vasanta Group dan Cinema XXI dalam menghadirkan fasilitas hiburan terbaik di kawasan Pulau Flores.

The establishment of Cinema XXI in Mawatu is part of Vasanta Group’s broader commitment to expanding entertainment infrastructure across Indonesia. It also aims to strengthen the synergy between creative industry and tourism in the eastern regions of the country. The new cinema is expected to enhance public access to quality entertainment, attract both domestic and international tourists, and generate new employment opportunities for the local community.

“We are excited to deliver a premium cinematic experience with the first-ever cinema in Flores. This project represents Vasanta Group and Mawatu Resort’s commitment to building an inclusive and sustainable entertainment and tourism ecosystem in Labuan Bajo,” said Heryanto Kurniawan, Director of Mawatu.

Cinema XXI also welcomed the collaboration as part of its ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality entertainment nationwide. David Sadeli, Head of Business Development at Cinema XXI, stated, “This collaboration aligns with our sustainable expansion strategy to bring exceptional entertainment experiences to underserved areas across Indonesia. We hope the opening of our first cinema in Flores will have a positive impact not only on the film industry but also in supporting the growth of local creative economies and tourism.”

As the first cinema in Flores, Cinema XXI promises to offer a unique and elevated movie-going experience in Labuan Bajo. Designed to complement the natural ambiance of Eastern Indonesia, the cinema will feature state-of-the-art audio-visual technology to ensure the highest level of comfort and viewing quality.

This project forms an integral part of the Mawatu area's development as a fully integrated lifestyle destination, which includes hotels, culinary areas, commercial spaces, and public facilities. As one of Indonesia’s five Super Priority Tourism Destinations, Labuan Bajo continues to evolve into a new growth hub in Eastern Indonesia. Vasanta Group hopes that the presence of Cinema XXI in Mawatu will serve as a catalyst for accelerating local economic development and enhancing the destination’s global competitiveness.

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