G Project: Highlights from the Summit in the Jungle

This week, the Looptail is coming to you live from outside the gates of Costa Rica’s _Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio from our first-ever Summit in the Jungle. __As part of the G Project, the Summit brought together four visionaries to hone their ideas and pitch them to G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip, and a panel consisting of Planeterra’s Paula Vlamings, the UN’s Oliver Hillel and responsible tourism advocate Jamie Sweeting. Together, they chose the boldest idea with the greatest potential to make our planet just a little more perfect. The winner will be announced on September 23, at this year’s Future of Tourism — and will earn $25,000 in funding. _

*“*The G Project’s 'Summit in the Jungle' is not just about what tour operators do, but what travellers do, as well.”**** _          — Bruce Poon Tip, Summit Panelist and Founder of G Adventures_

*“*We have connected with each project. I want to see them all succeed and grow.”****           — Rita Rayman, G Project Finalist

“Not even the rain can slow down our G Project Finalists as they prepare for their pitch in the company of the Planeterra Foundation.” _          — _Jaymie Bachiu, Summit Organizer and Global Director of Brand Marketing

*“*Today, you need to create a brand in ‘why’ you are doing it. It's not enough to just tell ‘how’ anymore.” _          — _Bruce Poon Tip, Summit Panelist and Founder of G Adventures

*“*It’s always about creating conversations with local people and to have tours benefit local communities.”**** _          — _Bruce Poon Tip, Summit Panelist and Founder of G Adventures

*“*With the 'Summit in the Jungle' coming to a close, it’s time to start changing people’s lives.”**** _          — _Paula Vlamings, Summit Panelist and Director of Planeterra

“Lots of learning and exchanging of ideas at the G Project’s 'Summit in the Jungle'. Tourism can be used for social good.” _          — Audrey Scott and Daniel Noll, Wanderers-in-Residence_

“I am ridiculously happy to be part of a movement like the G Project—a chance to make a big impact.”**** _          — _Lee Ann Gibbs, G Project Finalist

*“*Win or lose, the G Project has created a shift in my life much like the shift the Passport Party Project aims to make with young girls. Thanks G Adventures!”**** _          — _Tracey Friley, G Project Finalist

*“*We need more companies to replicate the G Project model and engage in movements like this.”**** _          — Jamie Sweeting, Summit Panelist and Principal, Sweeting Sustainability Solutions_

*“*Big innovation will come from the creative interaction between travellers and G Adventures.”**** _          — _Oliver Hillel, Summit Panelist and Programme Officer for the Convention on Biological Diversity

“Thank you Visit Costa Rica for hosting a special dinner tonight for at the 'Summit in the Jungle'. Amazing food, drinks and people!”           — Daniel Sendecki, Summit Organizer and Manager of Content Development

“A big thank you to Air New Zealand and Deloitte for sponsoring the G Project and helping us to change the world one idea at a time.” _          — _Jaymie Bachiu, Summit Organizer and Global Director of Brand Marketing

“The G Project pitches have come to an end. Congratulations to all our finalists. You all inspired with your passion! The 'Summit in the Jungle' may be over but we are only getting started with this movement. Join us!”            — Bruce Poon Tip, Summit Panelist and Founder of G Adventures

Stay tuned to the #gproject hashtag on Twitter—where you’ll get a chance to explore Costa Rica’s Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio alongside our G Project finalists, while discovering first-hand the positive impact travel and tourism can have on the future of our planet.

Getting There

G Adventures runs a number of departures encompassing a wide range of departure dates and activities to cater to different tastes. We’re thrilled at the prospect of showing you this big blue planet of ours — check out our small group trips here.