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Celebrating 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, business magazine Forbes has featured an interview with Inkaterra Founder & CEO José Koechlin to share his pioneering vision on ecotourism and sustainable development.
“Its award-winning collection of properties throughout Peru have become known as the leading standard in how to work collaboratively with local communities, how to incorporate environmentally friendly design and how to use natural materials,” says contributor Angelina Villa Clarke. “Having just celebrated its 40th anniversary, the Peruvian company will soon throw open its doors of its latest project – the Amazonian Inkaterra Guides Field Station, due to open in June.”
Click here to read the full interview, where José Koechlin speaks about his main inspiration to establish Inkaterra, shares his working ethos for eco-conscious travelers and hoteliers, and foretells the future of Inkaterra and the travel industry.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PICKS
TOP 5 PLACES TO VISIT IN PERU
“Peru is a destination that begs to be explored,” says Caity Garvey in a recent article on National Geographic, in which four Inkaterra properties are eagerly recommended to stay in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Amazon. “It’s no surprise that its ancient sites, beautiful topography, and diverse ecosystem attract visitors from all over the world, making it one of the most popular destinations in South America.”
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INKATERRA NOMINATED TO TRAVEL + LEISURE 2017 WORLD’S BEST AWARDS
Five Inkaterra properties are nominated to T+L 2017 World’s Best Awards, where the greatest islands, cities, hotels, cruise lines, airports and more are voted by readers through the magazine’s website. Click here to complete the survey and you will be entered into Travel + Leisure’s giveaway for a chance to win a dream trip for two worth $10,000 to be planned by a T+L A-List Agent, among other big prizes. Voting closes on Monday, March 6.
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INKATERRA GUIDES FIELD STATION HOSTS SMITHSONIAN COURSE
ON BIODIVERSITY MONITORING
From May 15-21, the Smithsonian Center for Conservation & Sustainability (CCS) will offer the course “Biodiversity Monitoring for Professionals in Conservation and Sustainability,” to be held at Inkaterra Guides Field Station. Headed by Dr. Francisco Dallmeier, Director of the Smithsonian CCS, the course will train participants on Biodiversity Monitoring and Assessment Programs (BMAP) to address research, conservation and sustainability goals in large-scale development projects. BMAPs collect valuable information on the status and trends of habitats, and contribute to the Mitigation Hierarchy, minimizing, restoring and compensating negative environmental impacts. For inscriptions and further information, contact: SmithsonianCCS@gmail.com
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SMITHSONIAN AND INKATERRA ASOCIACIÓN ORGANIZE WORKSHOP ON
ANDEAN BEAR CONSERVATION
NGO Inkaterra Asociación and the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, in association with SERNANP, are organizing the training course “Management, Rehabilitation and Conservation of the Andean Bear,” to be held at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel from March 19-23, 2017. The workshop will be focused on the implementation of better practices for captive bear management – breeding, veterinary medicine, nutrition, captivity-area design, reproductive health and strategic vision for bear conservation in its natural habitat. For inscriptions and further information, contact lucero.dongo@inkaterra-asociación.org
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MOMENTO ANDES 2017 AT
INKATERRA HACIENDA URUBAMBA
A gastronomic Woodstock in the heart of Cusco’s Sacred Valley, the first-ever Momento Mater gathered scientists, artists, craftsmen and chefs for three days of peace and food. Conceived by internationally renowned chef Virgilio Martínez from Central Restaurante (World’s 4th best), the multidisciplinary workshop featured great food, music and innovative seminars on sustainable farming, Peruvian resources, traditional art and the relationship between food and science. Experts such as Argentinean chef and TV host Narda Lepes, neurosurgeon Dr. Atom Sarkar and master mixologist Simone Caporale were among guests to celebrate traditional culture and cuisine.
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POD OF DOLPHINS SWIMMING NEXT TO
THE MISS TEXAS
Former ESPN host Captain Norm Isaacs was sailing Cabo Blanco waters onboard the Miss Texas, Alfred Glassell and Ernerst Hemingway’s iconic fishing boat, when a pod of spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) approached the watercraft. Commonly found in off-shore tropical waters, these dolphins are known for their acrobatic displays. “Though dolphins are not much of an indicator of good fishing as they are residential and are always in the area, we catch a lot of tuna around them,” said Captain Norm. Click here to see the video of dolphins porpoising and leaping through the air.
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