New York - August 20, 2012: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel recently appointed Joaquin Escudero as Resident Manager. Mr. Escudero joined the company in 2009 as Front Desk Manager at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, followed by Resident Manager at El MaPi, the first property launched under Inkaterra's more value-conscious brand, byInkaterra.

Inkaterra is known for its unparalleled service and Mr. Escudero has helped to ensure that both Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel and El MaPi constantly meet challenging goals of excellence.

"I am looking forward to continuing to exceed expectations and build on the success of the hotel as Resident Manager. We set the standards for exceptional service and hospitality in the industry and it is with great pride that we meet these standards and often even surpass them," says Mr. Escudero.

Mr. Escudero has a degree in Accommodation Management, Administration and Organization. He is an experienced professional in the hospitality industry, having worked, in addition to his tenure at Inkaterra, for eight years at the Delfines Hotel & Casino in Lima where he learned administration, management and operational functions.

"Inkaterra is thrilled to induct Mr. Escudero as the new Resident Manager. His work has been meticulous, bringing together aspects of business and hospitality seamlessly through the years. We know he will only continue to serve as an accomplished and successful leader in his new position," says Jose Koechlin, CEO/Founder and Chairman of Inkaterra Hotels.

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ABOUT INKATERRA:
Inkaterra is a Peruvian organization that celebrates 37 years of experience in sustainable tourism initiatives. It focuses on preserving and rescuing Peru's geography, nature, customs and cultures and sharing them with the world. It currently operates Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, named by Travel+Leisure magazine as one of the "World's Best Hotels" since 2010 and in Conde Nast Traveler's "Gold List" 2010-2012; Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, located on the Madre de Dios River, in Southern Peruvian Amazon rainforest and a pioneer of conservation and sustainability in Peru; Inkaterra La Casona, a 11-suites boutique hotel in the historic city of Cusco, first and only Relais & Châteaux hotel in Peru; and two recently launched boutique hotels El MaPi in Machu Picchu Pueblo and Hacienda Concepcion in the Amazon, under the affordable brand 'byInkaterra.' Inkaterra has an alliance with the NGO Inkaterra Association (ITA) through which the company's profits are invested in research, conservation, educational and social development programs.