“I used to be a freelancer on outrigger boats as a tour guide. Aside from being a guide, Omar also had to take on other jobs such as being a gardener or construction worker in the many resorts in El Nido. Omar had to undergo training to become a tour guide for the El Nido Yachting Club that services the upscale leisure market of tourists mostly from Europe. It helped a lot that there really are strict rules and laws to protect the environment,” Omar added. Among the largest businesses in El Nido is the 325-hectare Lio Tourism Estate where Seda Lio hotel, opened in August 2018, and the commercial Lio Shops are located.

Source: Philippine Star March 24, 2019 07:17 UTC