URUBAMBA, PERU—Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, has earned its LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) from the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the first hotel in Peru to be awarded with such a distinction.
LEED is an internationally recognized, third-party certification for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. This certification recognizes Tambo del Inka’s commitment to areas of environmental impact and occupants’ well-being, having earned credits in the sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy savings, material use, indoor environmental quality, as well as technological and process innovation.
“Tambo del Inka reaffirms Starwood’s commitment to ‘responsible luxury’ and demonstrates that the luxury hotel industry and environmental stewardship are not diametrically opposed,” says Paul James, global brand leader of The Luxury Collection and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. “The Luxury Collection celebrates Peru for its pristine location and ecological wonders, and we look forward to welcoming guests at this extraordinary hotel.”
“It is an honor to be recognized for our commitment to the environment and to the community where we work and live,” said Jorge Melero, CEO of Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas, owner of Tambo del Inka. “We are striving to certify all of our hotels in Peru in the next several years.”
Located in the middle of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba, Tambo del Inka boasts views of the Andes and the Vilcanota River and has been thoughtfully developed to ensure that the local plant and wildlife have not been disturbed. As part of its commitment to environmentally sustainable development, the resort created its own water treatment plant to filter water throughout the resort and irrigate its grounds as well as installing indoor climate monitoring and lighting control systems in an effort to be more energy efficient. Tambo del Inka also enforces its recycling program and a green program that encourages guests to reuse towels and that promotes carpooling and bicycling as a means of transportation for hotel staff.
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