IMPACTS

The Oyacachi community will benefit economically from the investment project in several direct and indirect ways:
 
• Income from Job Creation:  The Oyacachi lodge is projected to directly employ around 25 local people at a competitive wage, thus supporting 25 households.    

• Investment Income:  Based on financial projections with a significant local ownership stake, the community will generate a significant amount of total income from profit sharing. 

• Community Fund:  A community fund will be established and generated from a 5% contribution by hotel guests, added directly to their hotel bill.  The income generated from this fund will go towards directly supporting community initiatives.     
 
• Procurement of Local Goods and Services: The ecolodge will directly benefit local farmers and artisans through the purchase of local goods when possible.  Local goods include artwork, handicrafts, woodcarvings, fresh fish, chickens, cheeses, organic fruits and vegetables, and cut flowers. 

• Guest Spending in the local community:  The increase in visitation generated by the ecolodge will result in additional revenue spent within the community—including purchases of handicrafts, guided tours and excursions, meals in local restaurants, horseback riding, etc.