The name TEN KNOTS is based on the definition of knot as a unit of speed of one nautical mile per hour. The founders of Ten Knots were divers who explored dive sites in the Philippines on board their diveboat, the M/V Via Mare. They believed that ten knots is the ideal speed not only in getting to their dive destination quickly, but also cruising leisurely enough to appreciate and enjoy Natures endowments. Thus, the name Ten Knots reflects the companys ideals to strive for a balance between meeting human needs and caring for nature. Since its inception, Ten Knots has advocated responsible tourism and has exercised stewardship over its natural environment. The El Nido area of Northern Palawan is a showcase of geological and biological diversity. In recognition of the importance of its biodiversity, the Philippine government elevated the status of El Nido first to a turtle sanctuary, then to a marine reserve and finally in 1998, to that of a managed protected area. For over two decades, Ten Knots has strived to maintain a delicate balance between achieving tourism development goals, conserving El Nidos fragile environment, and meeting the needs of the local community. El Nido Resorts is currently owned by Ten Knots Development Corporation (TKDC) which develops and operates Miniloc Island Resort (MIR), Lagen Island Resort (LIR) and Ten Knots Philippines, Inc. (TKP) - which focuses on property management.
View MoreThe name TEN KNOTS is based on the definition of knot as a unit of speed of one nautical mile per hour. The founders of Ten Knots were divers who explored dive sites in the Philippines on board their diveboat, the M/V Via Mare. They believed that ten knots is the ideal speed not only in getting to their dive destination quickly, but also cruising leisurely enough to appreciate and enjoy Natures endowments. Thus, the name Ten Knots reflects the companys ideals to strive for a balance between meeting human needs and caring for nature. Since its inception, Ten Knots has advocated responsible tourism and has exercised stewardship over its natural environment. The El Nido area of Northern Palawan is a showcase of geological and biological diversity. In recognition of the importance of its biodiversity, the Philippine government elevated the status of El Nido first to a turtle sanctuary, then to a marine reserve and finally in 1998, to that of a managed protected area. For over two decades, Ten Knots has strived to maintain a delicate balance between achieving tourism development goals, conserving El Nidos fragile environment, and meeting the needs of the local community. El Nido Resorts is currently owned by Ten Knots Development Corporation (TKDC) which develops and operates Miniloc Island Resort (MIR), Lagen Island Resort (LIR) and Ten Knots Philippines, Inc. (TKP) - which focuses on property management.