EL NIDO RESORTS MAINtains its standing as the country?s greenest resort when it bagged the Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Award recently held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Located in the Protected Area of Northern Palawan, Lagen Island Resort and Miniloc Island Resort bested Six Senses? Soneva Fushi in Maldives, and Nikoi Island in Indonesia, in the Mid-size to Small-Accommodation Operators category. Winners were short-listed from a pool of resort operators that used Wild Asia?s Responsible Tourism assessment tool, and were then further evaluated by an on-site visit from the organization?s team members. El Nido Resorts environment manager Mariglo Laririt was present to accept the award.

Wild Asia, the Malaysia-based social enterprise behind the award, judged El Nido Resorts? practices that aim to protect and sustain the world?s natural and cultural resources while ensuring that it meets its potential as a tool for poverty alleviation.

El Nido Resorts? diverse sustainable practices include its waste management system, which utilizes sewage treatment plants to recycle wastewater, and a materials recovery facility for proper segregation of wastes.

The Deluxe Seaview Rooms at Miniloc Island Resort were specifically designed to run on solar power. Solar panels have also been installed at the resorts? beach clubs to lessen fossil fuel consumption.

Its commitment to the development of the local community is reflected in its various training programs and employment opportunities. Last year, El Nido Resorts was also a finalist under the Luxury and Boutique Resorts category.

For more details about El Nido Resorts, visit www.elnidoresorts.com or http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm/RT/Annual_RT_Awards.