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38/30/ INKATERRA RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL APPROACH I. Built-in Sustainability - Inkaterra Asociaci ó n (ITA). - Staff awareness on social and environmental issues. II. Long Term Projects - Research programs. - Conservation programs. - High impact evaluations. III. Local Impact - Community workshops and programs. - Support of local governments and NGOs. - Creation of jobs for local people. - Local suppliers. IV. Positive Footprint - Reforestation and recycling. - Respect for the environment. - Carbon Neutral. - Publications. - Volunteer program. V. Sense of Place - Respect for local culture and character. - Design grammar. VI. Engaging Experience - Transformative experiences. - The traveler receives the message of conservation and sustainability throughout their visit. VII. Profitability - Hotel and travel experiences - Canopy and Anaconda Walk - Spectacled Bear donation - Native Farm

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58/30/ Annualy, Inkaterra invested over USD 300, New species for science. -Management of natural reserves: Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu National Reserve of Tambopata - Contribution to creation of laws to preserve ecological reserves. Inkaterra Asociación (ITA)

68/30/ I. Built-in Sustainability - Company sustainability policy - Staff training on environmental issues. - Staff update of Inkaterra Asociación projects - Big Birding Day: Inkaterra bird watching competition - Celebration of environmental days: Earth Day Environmental Day Water Day Responsible Tourism Day Big Birding Day Cleaning of river banks in the Environmental Day Earth Day

78/30/ II. Long Term Projects Research Programs - Butterflies 5 years - Birds20 years - Hummingbirds 12 years - Spectacled Bear Rescue Project 9 years - Orchids25 years - Amphibians20 years - Ants 15 years

88/30/ II. Long Term Projects Orchids at Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel - 7 new species Brachionidium carmeniae Brachionidium inkaterresense Epidendrum pachacuteqianum Epidendrum quispei Kefersteinia koechlinorum Masdevallia marizae Stanhopea marizaiana Butterflies at Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel - 1 new specie Greta hermana koechlini Amphibians at Reserva Amazonica - 5 new species Altigius alios Hyla koechlini Hyla allenorum Phyllomedusa atelopoides Scinax icterica New species for the science

98/30/ II. Long Term Projects Conservation Programs Study of High Impact Study of the ecosystems. Inventory of flora & fauna Behavior of living things & their inter relationships Conservation of endangered species Research on species on bio trade or direct usage Sociological studies Environmental education Community training programs

108/30/ III. Local Impact Since 1975, Inkaterra has trained over 2000 local people. Community Workshops In Tambopata, Madama and La Tormenta Communities Regular environmental workshops for children and teachers. Support local institutions Municipalities, schools, guide associations, community boards, NGOs, etc. Local suppliers Priority to buy from local suppliers. Conservation workshop for children in the community of Madama

118/30/ III. Local Impact Knowledge sharing Some interpreters have been trained by &Beyond in South Africa. Results Increase in communities’ agriculture and handcraft productivity. Improvement of skills of local resource management. Luz Claros Head of Housekeeping and staff Inkaterra Claudia León Head of interpreters at &Beyond Dennis Osorio Head of Conservation and Environment at &Beyond

128/30/ III. Local Impact Creation of jobs for local people Inkaterra strives to hire locally and respects local and national employment benefit laws.

138/30/ Inkaterra is Carbon Neutral Since Over 17,000 hectares of protected forest - Offsetting our guests CO2 each year - Energy, fuel and water conservation: - Control of water and energy use - Energy saving policies by property - Management of black waters. - Recycling of paper, plastic, glass and organic residue. - In-house production of organic produce. - Periodic analysis of water quality - Contingencies plan in case of natural disasters. - Use of local materials and local contraction procedures. IV. Positive Footprint

148/30/ IV. Positive Footprint Use of stainless steel water containers. Exclusive use of nature trails to keep a low impact on the environment. Use of rechargeable batteries. Use of field guides and binoculars to prevent of manipulation of flora and fauna. Maximum 10 passengers per excursion. Continuous training of interpreters and guides.

158/30/ Educational Tools BIRD CALLS CDs FIELD GUIDES

168/30/ Publications

178/30/ Volunteer programs Inkaterra Asociación works with local and international universities and institutions. Also, ITA holds agreements with the University of Duke (NC, USA) for the study and monitoring of seeds, and the NGO Fauna Forever for the monitoring of wildlife.

188/30/ VI. Sense of Place Respect for local cultural values. Use of design grammar inspired by local traditions

198/30/ Respect for the environment Our properties adapt to local geography, by mimetizing and diminishing the visual impact.

208/30/ VI. Sense of Place Use of camouflage uniforms Use of Hands-free radios to prevent sound pollution.

218/30/ z VI. Engaging Experience Ensure that the traveler receives the message of conservation and sustainability through all Inkaterra products.

228/30/ We offer more than accommodations. We define sustainable tourism. VI. Engaging Experience

238/30/ VII. Profitability We strive to generate our own organic resources through tourism and conservation projects. Native Farm Machu Picchu Canopy Walkway Beekeeping Sale of guinea pigs for local restaurants

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