Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is the guiding principle behind responsible tourism. Far more than a trend, it is the way to safeguard nature, biodiversity, traditions, and communities that define our destinations.

Traveling with Purpose

Recent global tourism data show that 83% of travelers would choose accommodation that have implemented sustainable practices, even willing to pay more, especially when that money directly benefits the local community. These figures are encouraging for a hotel group such as Intursa, which years ago embraced the purpose of “creating happiness for people and prosperity for our destinations.”

Inspira Intursa Volunteer Program

Under the pillar of putting people first, some of the initiatives carried out with staff across all of its hotels include:

•          Infrastructure improvement activities in schools in Urubamba

•          Animal welfare support in Lima and Paracas

•          Beach cleanups in Paracas and Lima

•          Wetland cleanups in Paracas

Sustainable Operations

Intursa measures the carbon footprint of all its hotels, and in 2025 it achieved 4 Stars from Huella de Carbono Perú, the highest distinction granted by this certification. In addition, it operates two wastewater treatment plants at Tambo del Inka and Hotel Paracas, enabling up to 100% of the water generated through hotel operations to be reused for irrigating green areas.

In Lima, plastics, cardboard, paper, metals, glass, and used oil are processed so they can be transformed into raw materials for final industry use. Organic waste, meanwhile, is converted into animal feed and organic compost.

Food Recovery

Only in 2025, more than 13,500 kg of food were donated, benefiting 3,600 people.

Development of Local Suppliers

Intursa promotes a responsible supply chain that seeks to integrate communities through shared-value programs designed to support local suppliers and generate value for visitors. More than 70 suppliers from Cusco, Urubamba, and Paracas are trained twice a year on responsible supply chain practices.

Among the standout initiatives are its native potato revaluation program, the sprouts and micromix internship program, and the KM Zero concept in Paracas. At this very hotel, the recently launched Marine Journey offers a five-course tasting menu that celebrates the bay’s sustainable fishing tradition, honoring artisanal fishermen and their harmonious, ancestral coexistence with nature.

Sustainable Results

Among other certifications and recognitions, all Intursa hotels are Biosphere Committed. This is part of an international certification for hotels, destinations, and restaurants focused on contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It approaches sustainability holistically, considering environmental best practices, social commitment and community development, guest and customer experiences, and connection with local culture. For Intursa, true hospitality not only welcomes travelers—it also protects the world we share.