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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

Take a remarkable trip to learn about the marvels of the Peruvian rainforest at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, a jungle lodge situated on the shores of the Madre de Dios River in Peru’s southern Amazon rainforest basin. Inkaterra is a Peruvian organization with more than 30 years of experience in sustainable tourism initiatives, focusing on preserving and rescuing Peru’s geography, nature, customs and culture while sharing them with the world.

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Be at One with Nature at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Inkaterra, Peru’s leading eco and adventure travel company, invites guests on a remarkable trip to learn about the marvels of the Peruvian rainforest from the moment they step off the plane when staying at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. This jungle lodge, situated on the shores of the Madre de Dios River in Peru’s southern Amazon rainforest basin, has recently enhanced their facilities and services affording guests an exceptional experience, permitting them to come into even closer contact with the natural splendor of the rainforest.

Check in at the Butterfly House
Peru is home to over 3,700 species of butterflies, boasting the greatest number of worldwide. The Butterfly House provides a relaxing and pleasant check-in/out service for guests travelling between the nearby town Puerto Maldonado and downstream to the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge. However, it is primarily both a butterfly garden and information centre offering guests an interactive experience with these fascinating colorful creatures. Here guests can learn all about these creatures, watch larvae being grown in the laboratory and observe the butterflies in their natural habitat whilst sipping a drink in the center’s large garden.

Anaconda Walk
A 200 metre long wooden bridge has been built over the wetlands, known as Aguajales, close to the lodge to allow guests to journey through the marshlands to experience firsthand the biodiversity and wildlife in this fascinating ecosystem. The bridge consists of four sections and three platforms offering guests the opportunity to see a wide variety of flora and fauna species found in this area, such as the low foliage heliconia plants, renaco trees, two-toned Elachistochleis toads and Gonatodes lizards. For more information click here (opens as a pdf file).

Tambopata Suites
The ultimate rainforest retreat, with private plunge pool and terrace plus a hidden outdoor shower, where the mystique of the jungle can be embraced in elegant seclusion. A tall roof of fishtail palm tops four integrated rooms in these comfortable local Ese’ Eja-style wooden cabañas. The spacious bedroom has one king or two twin beds and the open plan bathroom comprises a complete set of homemade ecologically friendly toiletries. For guests looking for a long siesta, there is a screened lounge furnished with two hammocks as well as two comfortable chairs. Each suite is also equipped with umbrellas, flashlights, kerosene lamps and a central ceiling ventilator.

      Ecotourism Basics

    • Product: Inkaterra
    • In business since: 1975
    • Worldwide Properties: 6
    • Total Destinations: 6+
    • Tour Destinations: Peru

      Contact Inkaterra

    • Address: Andalucia 174 Miraflores
    •  Lima -18,
    •  Peru
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    • Phone: (800)442-5042
    • Email: sales@inkaterra.com
    • Online: View website

      What makes Inkaterra "Green"?

      For over 30 years, Inkaterra has pioneered and promoted sustainable tourism in Peru. With the Inkaterra Machu Picchu in the heart of Andean cloud forest, and Reserva Amazonica, on the banks of the Madre de Dios River in the Amazonian forest, Inkaterra has introduced many thousands of people to the natural wonders and the indigenous cultures of Peru.

      Each year Inkaterra hosts more than 65,000 travelers providing authentic nature experiences in Peru; while rescuing, presenting and showcasing Peru´s culture andnature for the world. more

      As a result of its long history as a world leader in sustainable development, Inkaterra now receives support from the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group, the United Nations’ Global Environmental Facility, and the National Geographic Society. Inkaterra is currently expanding in other areas of Peru.

      At INKATERRA, we strongly believe that we all need to change our behaviors as individuals, as countries and as a global community. We all contribute to global warming; thus, everyone needs to be part of the solution.

      Since 1975, based on a principle of respect for the ecosystem, INKATERRA has been developing conservation programs to preserve the natural characteristics of the Amazon rainforest (helping to prevent global warming). These programs directly protect 12,000 hectares of private property, fixing 7,200 ton/CO2/ha/year. Furthermore, INKATERRA indirectly fixes more than 12,600 ton/CO2/ha/year through its support for a variety of external conservation programs. INKATERRA's actions have allowed it to become a 100% Carbon-Neutral company.
    • Awards/Recognition:
      • "CROSING THE BRIDGE TO THE INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU HOTEL'S 12 ACRE GROUNDS FEELS LIKE ENTERING THE GARDEN OF EDEN” - Condé Naste Traveler USA, “Peru: The Andes, the Incas and the Amazon” January 2007
      • WORLD'S BEST HOTELS T + L 500 - Travel + Leisure Magazine, January 2006
      • INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU AMONG THE 10 MOST FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESORTS IN THE AMERICAS - Travel + Leisure Family 50, The Best Kid-Friendly Resorts, 2005
      • WORLD CLASS LODGES + ESCAPES - National Geographic Adventure, June 2005
    • Policies:
      • Using clean technology and eco-friendly practices (green operations)
      • Protecting the forest directly and indirectly (carbon fixing)
      • Offsetting the small CO2 it emits (donation to STI)
      • Providing a model for others to imitate (guests may offset their CO2 emissions)

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    World’s largest business travel association goes green with NBTA 08

    July 24th, 2008 in Awards and Events • Featured • News
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    (Hotel News Resource) The National Business Travel Association (NBTA), the leading business travel industry association, has released details of its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the NBTA International Convention & Exposition, the largest business travel event in the world, being held this July in Los Angeles, California. The association also announced plans for new Business Travel Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards Program.

    NBTA Convention Green Program
    In addition to the world”s largest business travel industry event - the NBTA International Convention & Exposition - NBTA hosts leading industry events in key markets around the world. Earlier this year the organization quietly implemented a policy to minimize the environmental impacts of these meetings through a variety of tactics, including reducing paper, eliminating waste, recycling, and leveraging low-impact facilities and materials.

    “NBTA has a longstanding commitment to serving the community through initiatives that are now known as CSR, or corporate social responsibility,” said NBTA President & CEO, Kevin Maguire, CCTE. “Based on input from our members, we are now expanding our efforts to create an industry CSR awards program and to make NBTA”s meetings eco-friendly.”

    As NBTA”s largest meeting, the annual convention is also the opportunity to make the greatest positive impact on the environment. The 2008 NBTA Convention, to be held July 27-30 in Los Angeles, will feature the following green initiatives:

    Reducing Paper

    • Rethinking registration handouts. NBTA engaged in a dialogue with exhibitors regarding the reduction of materials distributed in attendee registration bags. Historically, each attendee has received a bag containing dozens of informational and promotional handouts. This year, most of those handouts will be distributed only to the exhibitors” primary audience-buyer attendees. Exhibitors will receive only a handful of necessary printed materials in their registration bags, significantly reducing the amount of paper used.
    • One attendee, one Convention Journal. Pre-registered attendees of past NBTA Conventions received the Convention Journal once in the mail and again upon arrival at the convention. Starting this year, each attendee will only receive one copy of the 144-page book.
    • Electronic education handouts. Rather than distributing paper handouts to all attendees of all 40 education sessions, attendees will be able to download handouts, and those who wish to print select handouts may do so. Thumb drives and download stations will be available on-site, as will printing stations.


    Eliminating Waste, Recycling

    • No single-service water bottles. Water coolers will be provided during breaks instead of individual water bottles.
    • No food waste. Unused food from Convention meal functions will be donated to local food banks as appropriate. Food that cannot be donated, food service ware and plants will be composted or recycled as part of the Los Angeles Convention Center”s (LACC) standard practices.
    • Recycling bins. Attendees will know their used paper, plastic and glass are destined to be recycled as they place the materials in bins throughout the convention center. Additionally, the LACC further sorts all waste to ensure all recyclable materials are recycled.


    Low-Impact Facilities, Materials

    • Paper and inks. Printed materials for the convention are printed on recycled paper using vegetable-based inks by a Forest Stewardship Council-certified printer.
    • Energy and water. The LACC is one of the greenest facilities of its kind in the world. It is the largest solar energy-generating convention center in North America. Specialized equipments throughout the convention center contribute to cleaner air and water, while reducing the facility”s carbon footprint and the use of energy and water. For detailed information on LACC”s environmental programs, see http://www.lacclink.com/pdf/press/2008_May_20_GREEN_ALL_OVER_Fact_Sheet.pdf.
    • Registration bags. The registration bag given to each attendee is made of recycled materials, thanks to the support of Northwest Airlines.


    Carbon Offsets
    The carbon footprint for the 2008 NBTA Convention is being offset by Carbonfund.org, a leading nonprofit carbon offset organization. Carbon offsets represent the reduction of CO2 in one location, such as a wind farm in Texas, to offset the CO2 produced in another location, in this case, the convention center. The reduction of CO2 emissions slows the pace of global warming.

    Carbonfund.org supports three types of carbon offset projects:

    • Renewable Energy - supports clean energy development, such as wind, solar, geothermal and biomass.
    • Energy Efficiency - reduces existing energy use, much of which comes from coal, oil and natural gas.
    • Reforestation - absorbs existing CO2 emissions, which helps to reduce the excess greenhouse gases that humans have added to the atmosphere.


    Business Travel CSR Awards Program
    NBTA and its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee will launch a Business Travel CSR Awards Program later this year. Awards will be given annually to one Direct (travel buyer) Member and one Allied (supplier) Member in recognition of their leadership in the most innovative and significant business travel initiatives implemented for their companies to take greater responsibility within their communities while minimizing the environmental impact of business travel.

    The call for nominations will be issued in September 2008, and the first NBTA Business Travel CSR Awards will be given in the first quarter of 2009.

    For more information on the NBTA CSR Committee, see www.nbta.org/Members/CommitteesCouncilsTaskForces/CSR.htm.

    About NBTA
    The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) is the world”s premier business travel and corporate meetings organization. NBTA and its regional affiliates - NBTA Asia Pacific, NBTA Canada, NBTA Mexico and NBTA USA - serve a network of more than 15,000 business travel professionals around the globe with industry-leading events, networking, education & professional development, research, news & information, and advocacy. NBTA members, numbering more than 4,000 in 30 nations, are corporate and government travel and meetings managers, as well as travel service providers. They collectively manage and direct more than US$200 billion of global business travel and meetings expenditures annually on behalf of more than 10 million business travelers within their organizations. For more information, visit www.nbta.org.

    About the NBTA Convention
    Widely recognized as the must-attend event for business travel buyers, suppliers, industry leaders and business travel journalists, the 2008 NBTA International Convention & Exposition will be held in Los Angeles from July 27-30. More than 6,000 travel professionals are expected to take advantage of the convention”s programming, designed to empower attendees to maximize value for their companies, including more than 40 seminars on the most important topics in business travel, more than 460 companies exhibiting in the Expo and countless opportunities for networking with peers. For details, visit www.nbtaconvention.org.

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