Those that oppose the houseboats and wish to "clean up" Putiki Bay by getting rid of the boats and houseboats often cite " the future" and cleaning up Waiheke to increase tourist activity.
As I love to travel, and love to see local colour and love the fishing villages of Naples rather than the boutiques of Milan, I started to research current trends in tourism.
One of the key trends that trend forecasters are describing is the rise of the "experience economy" explaining that,
"What captivates us now is special stuff, stuff that only a few of us can get, stuff that stands for something or symbolizes something. And, more compelling than stuff, are experiences — events, trips, places, sights, sounds, tastes that are out of the ordinary, memorable in their own right, precious in their uniqueness and fulfilling in a way that seems to make us more than we were. . . .Some describe this phenomenon as 'the experience economy.' "
Tourist industry researches have found that the tourists are stressing the importance of uniqueness of "travelling to experience the places, artefacts and activities that authentically represent the stories of the people past and present"
Which picture tells the authentic story of Waiheke ?
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