# Happy Gringo Travel Completes Quito Tree-Planting Project With QR-Based Monitoring

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/happy-gringo-travel-completes-quito-tree-planting-project-with-qr-based-monitoring
- Published: 2026-10-08T17:30:00+07:00
- Author: MarketersMEDIA Newswire

_The Galapagos tour operator planted native trees at Parque Metropolitano in late
September 2026, using QR tags linked to an app for ongoing monitoring_

Quito, Ecuador, October 8, 2026 — Happy Gringo Travel, an Ecuador & Galapagos tour
operator, completed a tree-planting project at Parque Metropolitano in Quito in 
late September 2026. Working with a local foundation, the project planted native
tree species and tagged trees with QR codes linked to an app, allowing their growth,
surrounding environment and survival to be monitored over time.

Lessons learned from QR tagging at Parque Metropolitano can be applied to future
reforestation initiatives in Ecuador. Details of the company’s broader environmental
commitments are outlined in its [Responsible Travel Promise](https://happygringo.com/responsible-travel-sustainability/).

The project builds on Happy Gringo Travel’s B Corp certification, awarded by B Lab
in July 2026, which recorded an overall B Impact Score of 89.1 in B Lab’s public
company directory. The B Corporation designation requires companies to measure their
performance across governance, workers, community and environmental impact rather
than financial returns alone.

Eva Merkx, General Manager of Happy Gringo Travel, said: “Travel is no longer just
about where we go, what we see, or the experiences we collect. It’s about understanding
the impact we leave behind. And for us at Happy Gringo, that raised a bigger question:
What would it really mean to become a better tourism company? It means looking at
your company from the inside out. Questioning the very way you work. Questioning
what you could be doing better.”

John Potts, President of Happy Gringo Travel, said: “What surprised me most was 
how much this journey touched every part of the company. It wasn’t just about sustainability.
It made us rethink how we communicate, make decisions, work together, and continue
improving. But it also made us think about our travellers. How can we help them 
better understand the impact of their journey? How can travelling, exploring, and
learning about Galapagos & Ecuador also become an opportunity to travel more consciously?”

As an Ecuadorian-registered entity, Happy Gringo Travel maintains local tax compliance,
provides 15 percent mandatory profit-sharing to its staff and enrolls its workforce
in Ecuador’s national social security system. The company operates guided land tours
and small-ship cruises across mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, including
itineraries listed on its [Galapagos Tours](https://happygringo.com/galapagos-tours/)
page. Information about its full range of services is available through [Happy Gringo Travel](https://happygringo.com/).

Eva Merkx added: “We strengthened the way we manage our environmental impact, improved
our recycling processes, started measuring our carbon footprint, and built stronger
governance systems and procedures to help us become a more transparent, accountable
and resilient company. We also created new projects that allow us to give back to
the places and communities that make our journeys possible. And somewhere along 
the way, we understood something. We weren’t simply seeking a certification. We 
were working towards becoming a better version of Happy Gringo. And I think that’s
what we’re most proud of. Becoming a Certified B Corporation was about much more
than certification. We changed the way we think about our business, our people, 
and our impact.”

About Happy Gringo Travel

Happy Gringo is an Anglo-Dutch owned travel company run by passionate travelers 
for like-minded clients.

The company has 20 years of experience, during which time it has established itself
as a travel agency/tour operator in Ecuador.

Above all, it prides itself on a personalized approach to service, and a team of
local travel experts, who know the country like the back of their hands.

Contact Info: 
Name: John PottsEmail: [Send Email](https://send.releasecontact.com/89205471)
Organization: Happy Gringo TravelWebsite: [https://happygringo.com](https://happygringo.com)

Release ID: 89205471

Should you identify any discrepancies, concerns, or inaccuracies in the content 
provided in this press release or require assistance with a press release takedown,
we strongly urge you to notify us promptly by contacting [error@releasecontact.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/error@releasecontact.com)(
it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters,
sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite
your request). Our responsive team is committed to addressing your concerns within
8 hours by taking necessary actions to resolve identified issues diligently or guiding
you through the necessary steps for removal. Our dedication lies in providing accurate
and reliable information.

**Source** : [Happy Gringo Travel Completes Quito Tree-Planting Project With QR-Based Monitoring](https://news.marketersmedia.com/happy-gringo-travel-announces-b-corp-certification-with-891-impact-score/89205471?rand=206000)

    ```wp-block-verse
    The information provided in this article was created by MarketersMEDIA Newswire, our news partner. The author's opinions and the content shared on this page are their own and may not necessarily represent the perspectives of Thailand Business News.
    ```