Case Studies

GLP’s portfolio of global case studies generates an in-depth, multi-faceted understanding of complex issues facing the travel and tourism industry. From Maine to Armenia to Thailand and more, our case studies provide engaging, real-life examples of trending industry topics, from sustainability to community-based tourism and destination management.

  • Case Study: Multi-Regional Collaboration & Strategic Stakeholder Developement

    Campaign: “Explore Your Maine”

    Clients: Visit Portland, Maine’s Lakes & Mountains, Maine’s Midcoast

    Location: Maine, USA

  • Case Study: Destination Stewardship

    Campaign: “Soul of Sedona”

    Client: Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

    Location: Sedona, Arizona, USA

  • Case Study: Positioning an Emerging Adventure Travel Destination

    Campaign: Georgia

    Client: Georgia National Tourism Administration

    Location: Tbilisi, Kakheti, Georgia

  • Case Study: Repositioning for Sustainable & Community-Based Tourism

    Campaign: “Sustainable Thailand”

    Client: Tourism Authority of Thailand

    Location: Andaman Coast and Chiang Mai, Thailand

Video Storytelling

With over 14 years of experience filming in 45+ destinations, GLP has developed an award-winning model for bringing your stories to life using engaging visuals and video techniques. Our portfolio of 300+ films highlight a wide range of travel trends and timely industry topics, with several of them gaining recognition from industry leaders through prestigious awards and features in prominent travel publications, including National Geographic, AFAR, Outside Magazine, and more.

Food

MidCoast, Maine: Travel to the MidCoast of Maine, where John and Sarah are working to support their community and local supply chain by producing farm fresh beer and growing and selling local products.

From Senegal to Brooklyn: Venture inside the whirlwind life and kitchen of Senegalese chef Pierre Thiam, whose love for his heritage fuels his passion for cooking and the desire to bring together the tastes of two very different places.

Lima, Peru: One of Lima's best ceviche restaurants isn't a restaurant at all: meet the late La Tia Julia and the multi-generational family business that has become a staple for authentic local cuisine.

Adventure

Raja Ampat, Thailand, The Last Paradise: Explore the world above and below Raja Ampat’s pristine, turquoise waters with expert divemaster and local guide Dian Gafar.

The Ultimate Trek to Machu Picchu: Discover the 7-day lodge-to-lodge trek into the far reaches of Peru’s Vilcabamba mountains, along the lesser-known ancient footpath to the lost city of the Incas — the Salkantay route.

Georgia: Voted Best Adventure Travel Film of 2019, this film explores the roots of adventure in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia through the lens of paraglider Alex Iskandarov and his grandmother, Helen.

Community

Baan Talae Nak: Winner of Travel Weekly's 2020 Magellan Award, the film presents a moving story of how one community has banded together to utilize mangrove conservation as a means of developing a sustainable, community-based tourism model.

Kenya: LifeStraw partnered with GLP o produce a short-film honoring the women in Kenya that work year-round to provide access to safe drinking water to more than 618,000 school children.

Portland, Maine: Discover how the flourishing community of artists, chefs, and entrepreneurs in Greater Portland is shifting the region away from its reputation as a ‘seaside summer destination’ and transforming it into a year-round cultural and culinary hotspot.

Nature

Chile: 2017 winner of Best Adventure Travel Film, The Man at the End of the World invites the viewer to discover the beauty and mystery of Tierra del Fuego, Chile through the eyes of one of its original pioneers, Don Germán.

Kohunlich, Mexico: A winner of Travel Weekly’s 2022 Magellan Award, this film transports viewers to the lush jungle of Chetumal in Quintana Roo, Mexico, where local guide Dany uses his passion for nature and adventure to foster authentic and immersive experiences for guests.

Sedona, AZ: GLP partnered with Visit Sedona to highlight the region’s natural beauty and outdoor experiences while also teaching travelers to be aware of the ways in which their choices impact the environment, fellow visitors, and local community.


Client Portfolio

Since 2008, we have had the privilege of working on incredible projects in partnership with leading brands and destinations in the sustainability sector. See below some of the organizations we work with.