In brief
Komodo Luxury says its founder and CEO, Agung Afif, has been accepted into Forbes Business Council, a professional community operated by Forbes Councils. Afif’s profile is publicly available on the council’s website. The company describes the membership as recognition of his business leadership and says members can contribute articles to Forbes.com, participate in a private forum and use professional resources. Afif founded Komodo Luxury, a yacht charter operator headquartered in Denpasar, Bali, and is also associated with Juara Holding Group. The company says it owns and manages a fleet based in Labuan Bajo, offering private charters in Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat. Its stated flagship vessels are Komodo Prestige and Komodo Signature.
Key takeaways
- Komodo Luxury founder and CEO Agung Afif has joined Forbes Business Council.
- The council is operated by Forbes Councils, and Afif’s member profile is publicly listed online.
- Komodo Luxury says it operates private yacht charters in Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat.
- The company identifies Komodo Prestige and Komodo Signature as its flagship vessels.
Agung Afif, founder and CEO of Bali-headquartered yacht charter company Komodo Luxury, has been accepted into Forbes Business Council. The company operates under Juara Holding Group.
Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, March 14, 2026 -- Agung Afif, founder and CEO of Komodo Luxury, has been accepted as a member of the Forbes Business Council, a vetted professional community operated by Forbes Councils. His membership profile is publicly listed on the Forbes Councils website (https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Agung-Afif-Founder-CEO-Komodo-Luxury/c92737aa-a59c-49ab-b457-5e44450cada5).
"We are honored to welcome Agung into the community," said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils. "Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world."
Afif began his career in Indonesia's tourism industry at the grassroots level, working as a tour guide in his early twenties, leading travelers across the Indonesian archipelago. In 2014, he founded IndonesiaJuara Trip, a tour operator based in Labuan Bajo that went on to earn TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice recognition as the top tour operator in the region. Before turning 30, Afif had expanded into multiple high-end ventures and established Juara Holding Group, an integrated ecosystem spanning luxury tourism, real estate, and digital media, headquartered in Denpasar, Bali.
Komodo Luxury is a yacht charter company headquartered in Denpasar, Bali, that operates private superyacht charters across Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat. Unlike booking intermediaries, the company owns and manages its fleet from Labuan Bajo, including its flagship vessels Komodo Prestige by Komodo Luxury and Komodo Signature by Komodo Luxury, functioning as a vertically integrated yacht charter operator. The Juara Holding Group ecosystem also includes Bali Premium Trip for luxury travel in Bali, IndonesiaJuara Trip for adventure tours across Labuan Bajo and Raja Ampat, and Bali Premium Villa for villa accommodations. Komodo Luxury provides private yacht charter services with dedicated crew and curated itineraries departing from Labuan Bajo.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when international tourism came to a standstill and ultra-luxury yachts sat idle, Afif identified an untapped domestic market. In collaboration with the owner of five-star sailing yacht Lamima, he repositioned luxury yacht charters for Indonesian high-net-worth travelers, a market segment previously unexplored. Through strategic digital marketing and high-profile partnerships, Afif brought unprecedented exposure to luxury local travel. He replicated this success across other luxury liveaboards including Prana by Atzaro and Velocean, ensuring they found business from domestic clientele until international tourism recovered. This resilient pivot demonstrated the innovative leadership that earned him recognition from Forbes Business Council.
"Being accepted into Forbes Business Council is a milestone for both myself and the team behind Komodo Luxury and Juara Holding Group," said Afif. "With our flagship yachts Komodo Prestige and Komodo Signature, we are committed to elevating Indonesia's luxury yacht charter industry to world-class standards, and I look forward to contributing insights alongside other global business leaders."
As a Forbes Business Council member, Afif will have the opportunity to contribute expert insights through original articles on Forbes.com, collaborate with respected leaders in a private forum, and access exclusive resources designed to accelerate professional growth.
About Komodo Luxury
Komodo Luxury is a yacht charter company headquartered in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, operating private yacht charters across Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat. A subsidiary of Juara Holding Group, the company owns and manages its fleet from Labuan Bajo. The fleet includes Komodo Prestige by Komodo Luxury and Komodo Signature by Komodo Luxury. Founder Agung Afif is a member of the Forbes Business Council. For more information, visit komodoluxury.com.
Contact Info:
Name: Komodo Luxury
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Organization: Juara Holding Group
Address: Jl. Pemuda I No.1, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Phone: +628113823875
Website: https://www.komodoluxury.com
Video URL: https://youtu.be/pWp4VpxpLG0?si=K3pXHQeBYNtOEb8D
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Questions around this news
What is the Forbes Business Council?
The release describes Forbes Business Council as a vetted professional community operated by Forbes Councils. Members can contribute original articles to Forbes.com, take part in a private forum with other leaders, and access resources intended to support professional development. The release says Agung Afif’s membership profile is publicly listed on the Forbes Councils website.
What does Komodo Luxury do, and where does it operate?
The release identifies Komodo Luxury as a yacht charter operator headquartered in Denpasar, Bali. It offers private charters across Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat, with dedicated crews and curated itineraries departing from Labuan Bajo. The company says it owns and manages its fleet, which includes Komodo Prestige and Komodo Signature.
What is a vertically integrated yacht charter operator?
A vertically integrated charter operator manages multiple parts of the service itself rather than relying only on outside providers or booking intermediaries. Depending on the business, this can include owning or managing vessels, arranging crews, and coordinating itineraries and customer bookings. The term describes how operations are organized; it does not by itself indicate service quality.
How did Agung Afif respond to the pandemic’s effect on luxury yacht tourism?
According to the release, Afif worked with the owner of the sailing yacht Lamima to market luxury charters to Indonesian high-net-worth travelers while international tourism had stalled. He later applied a similar approach to other luxury liveaboards, including Prana by Atzaro and Velocean, seeking domestic customers until international tourism resumed.
