Marigs Laririt

Background

About Marigs Laririt

Mariglo Laririt is the Director for Sustainability of the Ten Knots Group in Palawan, Philippines. Starting as a biologist overseeing natural resource assessments in 1995, Mariglo is today a multi-faceted sustainable tourism professional. Alongside her growth and accomplishments, Ten Knots culture and commitment to Sustainability flourished. Very much hands-on, Mariglo shepherds her vision of getting everyone to appreciate the benefits and responsibilities of operating resorts within a Protected Area. Her programs engage guests, company owners, officers, employees, and suppliers to contribute to greater goals: conservation, community engagement, and the role of local women in the tourism value chain. In addition to awards that chronicle her success, a book, several write-ups, interviews, and case studies have detailed her impact on the intersection of tourism, community, and conservation. These have become a reference for practitioners in tourism projects in high biodiversity areas. Mariglo is a sought-after speaker here and abroad. She has spoken on community benefit, the circular economy, reduction of plastics, challenges in local governance, green investments, regenerative travel, and inspiring young adults. But she is as comfortable working outdoors. Mariglo, a 2020 WWF-PH Conservation Hero, is also a recent recipient of the Asian Institute Management's Philippine Tourism Excellence Awards 2022 and the 2023 Inspiring Women in Travel Awards.