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Inkaterra Founder & CEO José Koechlin won the prestigious LEC Award 2017 in the ‘Large Enterprise’ category. “His hotel company has invested over four decades in biodiversity conservation via ecotourism, producing scientific research and contributing to the wellbeing of local communities in areas of influence,” stated El Comercio newspaper after the awards ceremony. “Koechlin owes his success to Peru’s natural richness and to his passion, which led to the development of a destination for adventure travelers.” The award to Mr. Koechlin was presented by Dr. Salomon Lerner (photo above), Dean Emeritus of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and President of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Created by the multinational professional services firm EY – formerly Ernst & Young – in partnership with El Comercio, the LEC Awards (standing out for “Entrepreneurial Leaders for Change”) honor those who create a positive economic and social impact over society through innovation, courage, strategic vision and perseverance, standing out in their pursuit of Peru’s sustainable development.
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PRESS RELEASE:
INKATERRA ACTIVITIES AS USUAL
Due to intense rains in the past days, the Northern coast of Peru has been suffering from severe mudslides and flooding. So far, this situation has not affected any of the regions in which the Inkaterra properties are located (the Andes & the Amazon), and Inkaterra informs that all tourism activities in the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu are taking place as usual. According to PROMPERU, visitors are enjoying their stay in Machu Picchu, as they discover the natural and cultural wonders of the magnificent Inca citadel. “The City of Cusco, the archaeological site of Machu Picchu and the tourist areas surrounding Lake Titicaca have not experienced flooding at this time,” confirmed the U.S. State Department.
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION COURSE ON BIODIVERSITY MONITORING AT
INKATERRA GUIDES FIELD STATION
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. The workshop is headed by Dr. Francisco Dallmeier, Director of the Smithsonian CCS, who 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, please contact: SmithsonianCCS@gmail.com
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AMAZONIAN SPALTED WOODCRAFTS AT
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY’S
COLLEGE OF FORESTRY
On March 20, Inkaterra’s master woodworker Alex Ccoycca (native from the Tambopata region) presented the course “The Culture of Woodcraft: Peruvian Amazon Culture of Carpentry and Turning” at the Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. Though still uncommon in Peru, woodturning has gained much notoriety in Europe and the U.S., as the simple mechanism of a lathe with hand-held tools allows the creation of a symmetrical woodcraft with a variety of forms worked on its axis of rotation.
Alex used Amazonian spalted wood with unique shapes and colors imprinted by tropical fungi. Spalting is a form of wood coloration caused by fungi, which has gained much notoriety in the wood market and has an economic projection for local communities, due to the rare pigments and shapes produced on wood through natural decay.
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SMITHSONIAN WORKSHOP ON ANDEAN BEAR CONSERVATION HOSTED AT
INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO HOTEL
The first-ever Smithsonian Course on Management, Rehabilitation and Conservation of Andean Bears was celebrated at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. Conducted by a team of specialists from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo – chief veterinarian Donald Neiffer, carnivore expert Dr. Craig Saffoe, nutritionist Erin Kendrick and trainer Sara Colandrea –, this pioneering workshop aimed to develop a regional strategy to safeguard the Andean or Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus), only bear species native to South America.
“The course has been very successful, we have had 43 participants from Peru, Bolivia and Colombia, as the Andean Bear is an extremely important species for Peru and the region,” stated Dr. Francisco Dallmeier, Director of the Smithsonian Center for Conservation and Sustainability.
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TRAVEL + LEISURE EDITOR’S NOTE HIGHLIGHTS INKATERRA HOTELS IN THE CUSCO REGION
The March 2017 issue starts with words of praise for Inkaterra, following T+L Editor Nathan Lump’s recent trip to Peru. “On the Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu-Cuzco circuit, we checked in to a trio of terrific properties from Inkaterra… They all offer guests a range of compelling excursions, from hiking trips and farm visits to bird-watching and orchid-hunting, and they provide expert guides to help you make the most of those experiences.”
An in-depth chronicle on the Sacred Valley is also featured in the edition, where Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba is described as “a traditional hacienda-style farmhouse with dark wood beams, tiled floors, and lots of colonial grandeur, with jaw-dropping views of multiple mountain ranges.”
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES AT
INKATERRA CABO BLANCO PROJECT
The Northern Coast of Peru is currently in emergency due to heavy rains, floods and mudslides caused by El Niño phenomenon. However, Inkaterra has undertaken preventive measures to safeguard the Cabo Blanco project. Huge rock walls have stabilized housing plots which have not been affected, as water is compacting the terrain. Inkaterra Cabo Blanco confirms the effectiveness of natural risk management.
We express our solidarity with all those affected and encourage all our followers to contribute with international aid through the Government of Peru’s webpage, www.unasolafuerza.pe.
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