that we were headed down the imperilled path if we took a business-as-usual approach to tourism. He does not go along with the argument that now is not the right time to try to shift the tourism sector on to a more sustainable footing. Mr Upton draws attention to the excessive marketing hype around tourism, advertising which is increasingly at odds with reality. "Treating tourism in much the same way as any other sector of the economy would be desirable from an environmental perspective." Those concerned about the damage caused by irresponsible freedom camping will also appreciate his recommendation to strengthen existing standards for self-contained freedom camping, improve oversight of the certifying process and require rental car agencies to play a greater role in collecting freedom camping infringement fees and fines.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 25, 2021 15:22 UTC