East Nusa Tenggara governor Viktor Bungtilu Laiskodat has proposed an annual membership fee to access Komodo National Park on Komodo Island as the administration seeks to restore the popular tourist destination’s prestige.

“I recommended that access to Komodo Island be restricted to members only. The membership will be offered at US$1,000 per year,” Viktor said after a meeting with fellow administration officials on Tuesday, as quoted by kompas.com.