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Supporting Woman in the Sacred Valley

First and foremost, supporting women is one of our main goals. They have the same capabilities as men. However, they do not always have access to the same opportunities. For this reason, we provide spaces and practical tools that allow women to become active participants in the tourism industry. Moreover, we support their path toward entrepreneurship because they can succeed. At the same time, this commitment aligns with responsible tourism in Peru. Empowering local women strengthens communities and contributes to sustainable tourism in the Andes.

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Social Context in Andean Communities: Challenges faced by women
Equal Opportunities in the Tourism Industry: Creating a professional environment
Female Entrepreneurship Workshop – Sacred Valley, Cusco 2019
Training and Knowledge Exchange with international speakers
Katherina Kuschel, PhD (Chile): Female entrepreneurship researcher
Ongoing Commitment to Inclusion and responsible tourism

IN THIS GUIDE

Social Context in Andean Communities
Equal Opportunities in the Tourism Industry
Female Entrepreneurship Workshop – Sacred Valley, Cusco 2019
Training and Knowledge Exchange
Ongoing Commitment to Inclusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Thoughts
Related Guides

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IN THIS GUIDE

Social Context in Andean Communities
Equal Opportunities in the Tourism Industry
Female Entrepreneurship Workshop – Sacred Valley, Cusco 2019
Training and Knowledge Exchange
Ongoing Commitment to Inclusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Thoughts
Related Guides

Equal Opportunities in the Tourism Industry

We firmly believe in being an equal employer for all people. Women have rarely had access to key roles within tourism companies. Therefore, we are actively working to change this reality. We are creating a professional environment that allows women to work successfully and grow within the tourism sector. Meanwhile, this approach supports sustainable tourism in the Andes by ensuring that economic benefits reach those who have traditionally been excluded.

Female Entrepreneurship Workshop – Sacred Valley, Cusco 2019

A clear example of this commitment is the Female Entrepreneurship Workshop – Sacred Valley – Cusco 2019. Together with Qaytu School Workshop, we organized this event for women who wanted to enter the world of entrepreneurship and start their own businesses. Moreover, the workshop aimed to strengthen women’s economic independence. For this reason, it contributed directly to responsible tourism in Peru and to community-based sustainability efforts.

Training and Knowledge Exchange

Distinguished international speakers trained artisans from the Qaytu School Workshop. Consequently, participants gained tools to enter entrepreneurship and contribute to the development of Peru. This knowledge exchange supports sustainable tourism in the Andes by valuing local skills and long-term empowerment.

Speakers and Professional Backgrounds

Katherina Kuschel, PhD (Chile)

Holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain. Commercial Engineer from the University of Development in Chile. Researcher at the Metropolitan Technological University of Chile. Research focuses on female entrepreneurship, work-family balance, well-being, entrepreneurial failure, ecosystems, and innovation. International mentor and speaker.

Rocío Ruiz-Martínez (Spain)

PhD candidate in Humanistic Studies at Rovira i Virgili University, Spain. Research focuses on transition from necessity-driven to opportunity-based entrepreneurship. Holds master’s degrees in Gender Studies, Business Law, and Management. Consultant for a foundation of the Chilean government.

Olga Cirilo (Peru)

Doctorate in Business Administration. Research focuses on real benefits and impact of microfinance on female entrepreneurship. MBA from ESAN University. Specializes in health marketing and entrepreneurship. General Manager of VMJ Marketing, university-level marketing professor.

Ongoing Commitment to Inclusion

Finally, we continue working toward a better world by promoting the inclusion of women at higher professional levels. For this reason, our efforts remain aligned with environmental commitment in Machu Picchu and with broader goals of responsible tourism in Peru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our main goal is to provide spaces and practical tools that allow women to become active participants in the tourism industry and support their path toward entrepreneurship.

Women in many villages face limited education, early marriage expectations, and fewer economic opportunities. Our initiative addresses these challenges directly.

Together with Qaytu School Workshop, we organized this event for women to learn about entrepreneurship and start their own businesses, strengthening economic independence.

Speakers included Katherina Kuschel, PhD (Chile), Rocío Ruiz-Martínez (Spain), and Olga Cirilo (Peru), experts in female entrepreneurship, gender studies, and business.

Empowering women strengthens local communities, ensures economic benefits reach those traditionally excluded, and aligns with responsible tourism in Peru.

Yes, we continue working toward inclusion of women at higher professional levels, aligning with our environmental and social responsibility goals in Peru.

By choosing responsible tourism operators who support women’s empowerment and local communities, travelers directly contribute to these initiatives.

Final Thoughts

Supporting woman is one of our main goals. They have the same capabilities as men, yet they do not always have access to the same opportunities. Through workshops, training, and knowledge exchange, we provide spaces and practical tools that allow women to become active participants in the tourism industry. This commitment aligns with responsible tourism in Peru, empowering local women, strengthening communities, and contributing to sustainable tourism in the Andes. We continue working toward a better world by promoting the inclusion of women at higher professional levels, ensuring our efforts remain aligned with our broader social and environmental goals.