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Big Lagoon · El Nido
Boutique Hotel Investment Group · El Nido, Palawan

Where Capital Meets Paradise

El Nido Project is a private investment group developing and operating boutique luxury hotels in El Nido, Palawan — consistently ranked the world's finest island destination. Operator-led. Legally structured. Built to last.

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Ranked #1 Island in Asia · Travel+Leisure 2023
45 Islands · Bacuit Archipelago
800+ Fish Species · Coral Triangle
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Candidate
+340% Tourist Growth · 2015–2019
17 White Sand Beaches
28°C Average Sea Temperature Year-Round
Condé Nast Traveler Top Island 5 Years Running
Ranked #1 Island in Asia · Travel+Leisure 2023
45 Islands · Bacuit Archipelago
800+ Fish Species · Coral Triangle
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Candidate
+340% Tourist Growth · 2015–2019
17 White Sand Beaches
28°C Average Sea Temperature Year-Round
Condé Nast Traveler Top Island 5 Years Running
370K+
Visitors Pre-COVID Peak · 2019
#1
Island Globally · Condé Nast & T+L
9.6
Booking.com Score · Morgan Villas
245
People Working Across the Group

El Nido: Nature's Most Perfect Archipelago

El Nido sits at the northern tip of Palawan island, surrounded by the 45-island Bacuit Archipelago — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve candidate and part of the Coral Triangle, the most biodiverse marine ecosystem on Earth. Its karst limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, and 17 white sand beaches draw a global elite of travellers seeking raw natural luxury.

Condé Nast Traveler, Travel+Leisure, and CNN Travel have consistently named El Nido the world's finest island destination for five consecutive years. The government of Palawan actively limits development permits to preserve ecological integrity — creating structural scarcity that protects existing operators.

With only 1 direct international flight route (Singapore, added in 2023) and a domestic airport servicing Manila, El Nido remains gloriously exclusive — and increasingly accessible. The combination of world-class natural beauty and controlled supply is precisely what makes the investment case compelling.

6h
From Singapore · Direct
800+
Fish Species in Bacuit Bay
3
UNESCO Designations Pending
28°C
Average Water Temp Year-Round
4
Sea Turtle Nesting Species
Sunsets Worth Every Investment

An Ascendant Market

El Nido experienced one of the Philippines' most dramatic tourism growth curves before COVID. Recovery since 2022 is exceeding pre-pandemic trajectory — driven by new direct routes and rising Asian affluent travel.

75%
of visitors are international travellers — primarily from Europe, Korea, Japan & Australia. High-spend demographic with average stay of 4.2 nights.
2015~150,000 visitors
2016~195,000 visitors
2017~250,000 visitors
2018~310,000 visitors
2019~370,000 visitors (peak)
2021~55,000 visitors (COVID low)
2023~280,000 visitors (recovery)
2024E~338,000 visitors (est.)
2025F ▲~395,000 visitors (forecast)
2026F ▲~430,000 visitors (forecast)
2027F ▲~470,000 visitors (forecast)
2028F ▲~520,000 visitors (forecast)
▲ Optimistic forecast based on DOT targets, new direct routes & post-COVID trajectory. Not guaranteed.
+340%
Tourism growth from 2015 to 2019 — among the fastest growth rates of any island destination globally during that period.
2026
Department of Tourism projects full pre-COVID recovery and 15% above pre-COVID levels by 2026, driven by new infrastructure and direct routes.
75%
Foreign visitors as a proportion of El Nido tourism — primarily European, Korean, Japanese, and Australian high-spend travellers commanding premium nightly rates.
540K
Projected visitors by 2028 — optimistic but conservative scenario based on new direct routes from Tokyo, Seoul, and Sydney currently in negotiation with CAAP.

Three Properties. One Vision.

Financial details and P&L available to qualified investors under NDA.

● Operational
Morgan
Villas
El Nido, Palawan · Philippines

An intimate collection of private villas overlooking the turquoise waters of Bacuit Bay. Morgan Villas combines understated luxury with the raw beauty of El Nido's limestone landscape. Featuring 3 luxury rooms, 4 pool villas, and 2 exclusive beach-view villas with direct sightlines to the archipelago.

3
Rooms
4
Pool Villas
2
Beach View Villas
4★+
Positioning
◑ Pre-Opening
Loak
Villas
El Nido, Palawan · Philippines

Our most ambitious project — 14 private pool villas with horizon-infinity pools and sweeping views across the South China Sea. Each of the 14 villas features its own plunge pool and private terrace. Designed with deep Southeast Asian aesthetic roots. Construction in final phase.

14
Pool Villas
4★
Positioning
Q2
Opening 2026
14/14
Private Pools
◌ Pipeline 2027
Tapos
Hotel
El Nido Town Centre, Palawan

A 16-room hotel designed for the growing mid-premium traveller segment — centrally located, 10 minutes on foot from El Nido town centre. Community pool, lush tropical garden, and premium amenities without the villa price point. Broadens the group's market reach and occupancy resilience.

16
Rooms
3★
Positioning
1
Community Pool
10 min
Walk to Town
Opening 2027 · Palawan, Philippines
◌ TBD
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Project
El Nido, Palawan · Philippines

A classified acquisition currently in due diligence. This asset will complete the portfolio.

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Confidential Acquisition
Details Under NDA

Milestones & Dates

2022
Morgan Villas
El Nido, Palawan
Operational · Fully open and generating revenue. 82% average annual occupancy. Accepting direct bookings and OTA reservations.
Q3 2025
Loak Villas
El Nido, Palawan
Construction Complete · Finishing phase underway. Soft launch previews for pre-registered guests. Pre-opening investment round open.
Q2 2026
Loak Villas
Grand Opening
Grand Opening · Full operational capacity. Revenue share distributions to pre-opening investors commence from Q3 2026.
2027
Tapos Hotel
El Nido Town · 16 Rooms · 3★
Opening Target 2027 · 16-room community-pool hotel, 10 min walk from El Nido town centre. Mid-premium positioning to broaden portfolio depth..
TBD
Project V
Confidential
Acquisition in Due Diligence · Fifth asset to complete a 55+ key portfolio across five complementary market segments in Northern Palawan.

What Guests Experience

4.9
Avg Score · Booking.com

The Portfolio at a Glance

€9.2M
Portfolio Valuation
Across All Assets
Active + Construction + Pipeline
23
Keys Across
Two Properties
9 operational + 14 under construction
82%
Annual Average Occupancy
Morgan Villas
Peak season: 97%
245
People Working
Across the Group
Staff · Contractors · Partners
94%
Local Employment
Rate Across Group
El Nido community-first
34%
Direct Booking Rate
Morgan Villas
Growing vs OTA share
6
Languages Spoken
by Group Staff
EN · ES · FR · DE · TL · JP
9.6
Booking.com Score
Morgan Villas
Guest Experience · Top 1% Philippines

We Are Guardians
of El Nido's Future

El Nido's natural capital is the foundation of our business. We have a legal, ethical, and commercial obligation to protect it. Our sustainability commitments are not marketing — they are operational mandates with tracked milestones.

Zero Single-Use Plastics

All plastic amenities replaced with bamboo, glass, and organic alternatives across both properties. Staff trained on circular waste protocols. Partnership with El Nido municipal waste programme.

Target: Achieved by Q4 2025
80% Solar Energy Coverage

Solar array installation underway at Morgan Villas. Loak Villas designed solar-first from foundation. Target 80% renewable energy coverage across group operations by end of 2026.

Target: 2026
🌱
100% Local Sourcing

Direct supply relationships with El Nido fishing communities and Palawan organic farms. Menus designed around what local land and sea produce, not imported ingredients. Zero import policy on food by 2025.

Target: 100% by 2025
🐠
Marine Conservation Programme

Annual partnership with El Nido Foundation for coral restoration. 500+ coral fragments planted per year from each property. Guests invited to participate in reef monitoring dives. No motorised watersports within 200m of reef.

500 coral fragments / year
🏘
Community Investment Fund

2% of gross annual revenue reinvested into the El Nido community — education bursaries, livelihood training, and cultural preservation projects. Managed by an independent local committee.

2% Revenue Pledge · Annual
🌍
Carbon Neutral Operations

Full carbon accounting initiated in 2024. Offset programme via verified Philippine reforestation credits. Target carbon neutral certification by 2027 across all properties. Annual third-party audit.

Carbon Neutral: 2027

Operators. On the Ground.

A
Group Founder
Chairman & Chief Executive

Shareholder and operations lead. Coordinates hotel management, legal compliance, and investor relations from El Nido. Full-time presence in Palawan since 2018.

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R
Head of Operations
General Manager · Philippines

15 years in Philippine hospitality. Former GM at boutique properties in Siargao and Boracay. Deep expertise in DOT compliance and local government relations.

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P
Head of Development
Construction & Architecture

Architect with 12 years of tropical resort development across Southeast Asia. Oversees Loak Villas construction and master planning for future pipeline assets.

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M
Legal & Compliance
Director · Philippine Law

Philippine bar-qualified attorney specialising in foreign investment, property law, and tourism enterprise structures. Manages all DOT, LGU, and SEC compliance.

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El Nido in the World

11°11′N · 119°23′E
El Nido sits at the northern tip of Palawan island, at the heart of the Coral Triangle — the most biodiverse marine region on Earth. Accessible from Manila (1h flight) and Singapore (direct, 6h).
Nearest Airports
✈ El Nido Airport (ENI) — 12 min
✈ Puerto Princesa (PPS) — 5h scenic road
✈ Manila (MNL) — 1h direct
✈ Singapore (SIN) — 6h direct