PHOTO: Tambo del Inka recognized as eco-friendly. Courtesy Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas.

The Green Leaders program is sponsored by several major organizations dedicated to environmental care: the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Star; the U.S. Green Building Council; and the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP).

The criteria for selection of these awards include having at least seven green practices such as sheets and towel replacement upon guest request, recycling any kind of waste, using local and organic products, etc. The final score also takes into account comments from travelers who stayed in the hotels and have noted these practices.

Only nine Peruvian hotels have been awarded this recognition, and eight of them are part of the Libertador portfolio. Five of its hotels received recognition in the Platinum category, two in the Gold category and one in the Silver category.

Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas is a leading luxury hotel chain in Peru. With eight hotels in seven of the top tourist Peruvian destinations, it is focused on providing a memorable experience to its guests and be seeks to be recognized as an innovative company and leader in sustainable growth. Last year, Libertador launched the Libertador Live Green campaign to promote eco-friendly practices among its employees. The company also makes systematic efforts to reduce its consumption of water, electricity and fuel and, thus, reduce its environmental impact.

Tambo del Inka, Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, is considered one of the 10 Best Hotels in the World and is the first and only hotel in Peru with a LEED certificate for being a new construction built considering environmentally friendly practices.

SOURCE: Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas press release