EL Nido Resorts on Conde Nast ‘Green List’
Two resort properties in El Nido, located in northern Palawan, made it to the Condé Nast Traveler’s 12th annual Green List. The resorts, sister properties on Miniloc and Lagen Islands, were recognized for their efforts to protect the environment.
… these two resorts have taken a leading role in protecting the area’s greatest assets—its coral reef and marine and forest habitats—by helping to secure governmental protection, collaborating on scientific studies, and planning low-impact development and activities. Every staff member, from gardener to dive guide, has taken classes in ecology, geology, and history.
According to Marigo Laririt, environment manager of the El Nido resorts, the recognition by the international travel magazine, is “a validation of our triple bottom-line approach (environmental bottom line, corporate social responsibility, financial bottom line) and a culmination of all our efforts.” The resorts also seek to educate their guests by providing information about their natural surroundings, including the names of local fauna.
This is an honor and a pat on the back for the management of the two resorts. It shows that eco-tourism can indeed be profitable. Other resorts and towns elsewhere in the Philippines will do well to emulate them. Congratulations to Miniloc and Lagen Resorts!
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[...] This proves once again how important the Philippines is as a conservation area. The recent focus on eco-tourism bodes well for efforts to preserve the natural resources abundant in and around the islands. I’ve seen for myself how much the residents of Bohol, where Panglao is located, are protective of their island and its waters. Now that these new species have been discovered, there should be an even greater push from the national and local government to protect these natural riches. [...]
[...] 7. The Philippine coastlines and beaches. The whole archipelago combined is one of the longest combined coastlines in the world. What with over 7,000 islands, you will never lack for beach resorts and hide-aways. [...]
wala modo ang el nido kay para lang sa mga mayaman.dba para sa lahat yan. i used to go der then u can’t go without reservation.
Mark, I’m not sure which resort you are referring to. Can you tell us more about your experience?