Why some European cities want to keep the tourists away
3 years, 6 months ago

Why some European cities want to keep the tourists away

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hana Třeštíková, Prague’s councillor for tourism, says: “We met representatives from Amsterdam, Barcelona and Florence during the pandemic and all of us were thinking the same thing. But Amsterdam’s widely available cannabis and legal prostitution, Barcelona’s urban beaches and Prague’s famous beer halls increasingly attracted tourists who brought what Geerte Udo, director of Amsterdam & Partners, diplomatically calls “negative effects”. While the city’s “negative effects” are less extreme than those endured by Amsterdam or Prague, Xavier Marcé, councillor for tourism and creative industries, says he wants to attract tourists interested in more than just its seaside location. It’s much better to have a tourist model linked to culture or science because it means that there is a connection with the resident.” Barcelona has designed a network of bus stops to spread visitors more evenly around the city while also freezing new licences for short-term rentals – the abuse of which has been a key cause of over-tourism, Marcé says.

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Amsterdam residents stage protests against ‘unliveable’ conditions due to overtourism as new hotels pop up
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Amsterdam residents stage protests against ‘unliveable’ conditions due to overtourism as new hotels pop up

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amsterdam is the latest European city to stage protests against overtourism following a campaign against its …

Dutch hotels fear value-added tax hike will hit sales
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch hotels fear value-added tax hike will hit sales

Dutch News  

The cabinet’s plans to increase value added tax on hotel rooms will put up prices 11% and cost the sector hundreds of millions of euros, the Financieele Dagblad reported on Monday. The move will be a “major blow” for the sector, said Camille Oostwegel, owner of four hotels in Limburg. We can’t just pass on the cost to customers.” Marco …

Dutch hotels fear value-added tax hike will hit sales
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch hotels fear value-added tax hike will hit sales

Dutch News  

The cabinet’s plans to increase value added tax on hotel rooms will put up prices 11% and cost the sector hundreds of millions of euros, the Financieele Dagblad reported on Monday. The move will be a “major blow” for the sector, said Camille Oostwegel, owner of four hotels in Limburg. We can’t just pass on the cost to customers.” Marco …

Amsterdam's tourist industry brings in big money: The Economist
7 months, 1 week ago

Amsterdam's tourist industry brings in big money: The Economist

Dutch News  

Amsterdam has the highest number of tourists per resident in a ranking of the world’s most popular cities, but they also bring in more financial benefits for the locals, according to new research by The Economist. The ranking lists 20 popular destinations, ranging from the Dutch capital to Barcelona and Istanbul, and calculates both the number of tourists and the …

Amsterdam's tourist industry brings in big money: The Economist
7 months, 1 week ago

Amsterdam's tourist industry brings in big money: The Economist

Dutch News  

Amsterdam has the highest number of tourists per resident in a ranking of the world’s most popular cities, but they also bring in more financial benefits for the locals, according to new research by The Economist. The ranking lists 20 popular destinations, ranging from the Dutch capital to Barcelona and Istanbul, and calculates both the number of tourists and the …

UK tourists to Netherlands down 22% after Amsterdam campaign urging Brits to stay away
1 year, 4 months ago

UK tourists to Netherlands down 22% after Amsterdam campaign urging Brits to stay away

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The online campaign is triggered when people in Britain enter keywords into search engines, such as “stag party Amsterdam”, “pub …

Amsterdam travel: Everything British tourists shouldn’t do on a visit to the Dutch capital
1 year, 11 months ago

Amsterdam travel: Everything British tourists shouldn’t do on a visit to the Dutch capital

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Led by friendly guides, you’ll be shown around several of the city’s finest drinking establishments, and, if you wish, you …

Local taxes to rise 4% as property prices continue to increase
3 years, 1 month ago

Local taxes to rise 4% as property prices continue to increase

Dutch News  

Local taxes are set to rise by an average of 4.4% this year, generating a total of €11.5bn for local council spending plans, according to calculations by national statistics agency CBS. The tax increase is partly down to rising house prices – the ozb tax payable by all home owners is based on property values – but is less than …

Local taxes to rise 4% as property prices continue to increase
3 years, 1 month ago

Local taxes to rise 4% as property prices continue to increase

Dutch News  

Local taxes are set to rise by an average of 4.4% this year, generating a total of €11.5bn for local council spending plans, according to calculations by national statistics agency CBS. The tax increase is partly down to rising house prices – the ozb tax payable by all home owners is based on property values – but is less than …

Netherlands tourist tax up 6.6% this year
3 years, 5 months ago

Netherlands tourist tax up 6.6% this year

NL Times  

The rate for tourist tax in the Netherlands increased on average 6.6 percent this year compared to last year. The tax per person this year is on average 1.93 euros per night spent in the country. In Amsterdam, tourists pay the most tourist tax at 10.89 euros per person per night, followed by Ouder-Amstel, Landsmeer, Rotterdam, and Zaanstad. Of the …

Amsterdam mulls new tourism measures to protect locals as COVID-19 keeps away boisterous travellers – Firstpost
3 years, 10 months ago

Amsterdam mulls new tourism measures to protect locals as COVID-19 keeps away boisterous travellers – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Amsterdam has been trying to navigate a conundrum for years: how to embrace its status as a vibrant, international hub without making the city unlivable for its residents — and without letting go of its famous, free-spirited roots. “But I think there was a moment of really big joy in getting our city back.” It’s a tension that Amsterdam has …

'Coronavirus will have a lasting impact on Amsterdam tourism'
4 years ago

'Coronavirus will have a lasting impact on Amsterdam tourism'

Dutch News  

The impact of coronavirus on tourism in Amsterdam will be enormous again this year, according to economists at ABN Amro bank. About one third of the €18.6bn generated by tourism in 2019 was spent on air travel and organised tours, both of which have been hammered by coronavirus restrictions. In addition, business travel will remain at a much lower level …

Day-trip tax, Airbnb ban suggested to stop Amsterdam overtourism
4 years, 3 months ago

Day-trip tax, Airbnb ban suggested to stop Amsterdam overtourism

NL Times  

In order to prevent massive crowds of tourists returning to Amsterdam after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Dutch capital's visitor economy must be completely restructured in the coming years, according to Amsterdam & Partners, the former city marketing agency. The agency suggests implementing a tax on day trippers, a discount pass for residents, and a total ban on holiday rentals like …

Amsterdam to put up property taxes, cut spending to fill €200m spending gap
4 years, 6 months ago

Amsterdam to put up property taxes, cut spending to fill €200m spending gap

Dutch News  

Amsterdam city council is planning to put up local taxes and cut spending in an effort to cover an estimated €200m annual gap in the city’s finances, due in part to the coronavirus epidemic. The city’s left-wing coalition is now planning to put up property taxes by around 20%, bring in more paid parking on Sundays and cut back on …

Amsterdam to put up property taxes, cut spending to fill €200m spending gap
4 years, 6 months ago

Amsterdam to put up property taxes, cut spending to fill €200m spending gap

Dutch News  

Amsterdam city council is planning to put up local taxes and cut spending in an effort to cover an estimated €200m annual gap in the city’s finances, due in part to the coronavirus epidemic. The city’s left-wing coalition is now planning to put up property taxes by around 20%, bring in more paid parking on Sundays and cut back on …

Amsterdam working on resident-first restart for tourism sector
4 years, 10 months ago

Amsterdam working on resident-first restart for tourism sector

NL Times  

While the fight against the coronavirus is still ongoing, Amsterdam is working behind the scenes on a way to restart the tourism sector in a sustainable way that puts city residents first, especially in the Amsterdam Centrum district, Het Parool reports. "We don't want to bring back the nuisance caused by tourists," Geerte Udo of Amsterdam&partners, the organizations responsible for …

Amsterdam tourism in a post-corona world
4 years, 11 months ago

Amsterdam tourism in a post-corona world

Dutch News  

Amsterdammer David Veldhoen could not have been happier on the day the city removed the iconic IAmsterdam letters from the Museumplein in its efforts to combat overtourism. The city, saying it wanted to reclaim Amsterdam for Amsterdammers, enacted a number of controversial measures to discourage what were now being called ‘visitors,’ including relegating tourist buses to the outskirts of the …

Amsterdam tourism in a post-corona world
4 years, 11 months ago

Amsterdam tourism in a post-corona world

Dutch News  

Amsterdammer David Veldhoen could not have been happier on the day the city removed the iconic IAmsterdam letters from the Museumplein in its efforts to combat overtourism. The city, saying it wanted to reclaim Amsterdam for Amsterdammers, enacted a number of controversial measures to discourage what were now being called ‘visitors,’ including relegating tourist buses to the outskirts of the …

Amsterdam wants to limit alcohol sales in fight against partying tourists
5 years ago

Amsterdam wants to limit alcohol sales in fight against partying tourists

NL Times  

Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema asked the government to come up with new legislation so that the capital can limit the sale of alcohol around entertainment areas. The number of tourists and day trippers visiting Amsterdam is expected to increase from 20 million this year to 32 million in 2030, Halsema said in a letter sent to the city council along …

What’s it like to live in an over-touristed city?
5 years, 6 months ago

What’s it like to live in an over-touristed city?

BBC  

What’s it like to live in an over-touristed city? The city also has worked on channelling tourists to other Dutch cities, like Zandvoort, renamed ‘Amsterdam Beach’ to give people the feeling it is an accessible destination. In 42 years of my life, I’ve never seen my city so beautiful “The city is implementing several projects promoting different kinds of tourism …

Dutch tourist board to stop promoting the Netherlands because it’s getting too many visitors
5 years, 10 months ago

Dutch tourist board to stop promoting the Netherlands because it’s getting too many visitors

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Dutch tourist board is to stop actively promoting the Netherlands as a tourist destination because …

Dutch tourist board pledges to better manage and spread tourism
5 years, 10 months ago

Dutch tourist board pledges to better manage and spread tourism

Dutch News  

The Dutch tourist board is to stop actively promoting the Netherlands as a holiday destination because its main attractions – the canals, tulips and windmills – are becoming both overcrowded, the Telegraaf said on Monday. In future the NBTC will focus on trying to spread visitors to other parts of the country ‘by putting the spotlight on unknown areas’ and …

Amsterdam tourist tax plan will 'hit budget hotels too hard'
6 years ago

Amsterdam tourist tax plan will 'hit budget hotels too hard'

Dutch News  

Amsterdam city council’s plan to increase tourist tax still further is threatening the survival of budget hotels, according to hospitality industry lobby group KHN. Spokesman Jonatan Tsuff told the Parool the plan to bring in an additional flat tax per overnight stay will make the city too expensive for less well-off tourists. The basic tourist tax went up to 7% …

Amsterdam tourist tax plan will 'hit budget hotels too hard'
6 years ago

Amsterdam tourist tax plan will 'hit budget hotels too hard'

Dutch News  

Amsterdam city council’s plan to increase tourist tax still further is threatening the survival of budget hotels, according to hospitality industry lobby group KHN. Spokesman Jonatan Tsuff told the Parool the plan to bring in an additional flat tax per overnight stay will make the city too expensive for less well-off tourists. The basic tourist tax went up to 7% …

Tourism set to soar, experts meet to spread the benefits and burden
6 years, 5 months ago

Tourism set to soar, experts meet to spread the benefits and burden

Dutch News  

Tourism in the Netherlands is set to explode and 29 million foreign visitors may visit the country in 2030, according to new forecasts by the Dutch tourism board NBTC. At the same time, the number of locals visiting other parts of the country will surge from 24 million last year to 31 million in 2030, the NBTC said. ‘This will …

Amsterdam to hike tourist tax and clamp down on beer bikes and Airbnb
6 years, 9 months ago

Amsterdam to hike tourist tax and clamp down on beer bikes and Airbnb

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following in the footsteps of other major tourist destinations, such as Barcelona and Venice, the city’s main political parties have …

Amsterdam's Tourist Boom: 10 Tourists for Every Resident
6 years, 11 months ago

Amsterdam's Tourist Boom: 10 Tourists for Every Resident

Dutch News  

New analysis reveals that Amsterdam is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, with 10 tourists for every resident. While most tourists are Dutch, the growth in tourism is coming from abroad. The report also notes concerns about social unrest in other cities, including Amsterdam, which has resulted in a stop in central hotel building and other restrictions on short-term rentals.

Tourism brings €2.7 billion to Amsterdam
7 years, 4 months ago

Tourism brings €2.7 billion to Amsterdam

NL Times  

Tourism in Amsterdam is growing faster than in other, comparable cities and it contributes 2.7 billion euros to the prosperity of the Dutch capital, according to a study by SEO Economic Bureau. Since 2007, jobs in Amsterdam's tourism sector increased by around 33 percent to 61 thousand - around 10 percent of the total jobs in the city. Compared to …

Residents protest against problem tourists as overnight stays in Amsterdam skyrocket
7 years, 6 months ago

Residents protest against problem tourists as overnight stays in Amsterdam skyrocket

NL Times  

A group of Amsterdam residents marched through the Kinkerbuurt on Thursday night to protest against the gentrification of Amsterdam West and the problems caused by tourism, Het Parool reports. Amsterdam finance alderman Udo Kock is working on a new way of charging tourist tax that can bring in an additional 150 million euros per year for the city from 2019, …

Amsterdam now wants stag parties to go elsewhere
8 years, 2 months ago

Amsterdam now wants stag parties to go elsewhere

NL Times  

Amsterdam is increasing tourist taxes in the fight against crowds in the city. According to D66 alderman of Finance Udo Kock, this measure will not only deter "budget tourists" - people visiting the city on a low budget specifically for things like stag parties - but also bring in millions of euros to the city treasury, Het Parool reports. Kock's …

Tourists are driving locals out of Amsterdam centre, say residents
8 years, 5 months ago

Tourists are driving locals out of Amsterdam centre, say residents

Dutch News  

People and companies in the heart of Amsterdam have written to mayor Eberhard van der Laan urging him to stop the ‘Disneyfication’ of the city centre. ‘The cement in society is disappearing,’ Bert Nap, who has lived in the city centre for 40 years, told broadcaster NOS. And after four days, you’ve got a new bunch.’ Cheap shops Companies and …

Tourists are driving locals out of Amsterdam centre, say residents
8 years, 5 months ago

Tourists are driving locals out of Amsterdam centre, say residents

Dutch News  

People and companies in the heart of Amsterdam have written to mayor Eberhard van der Laan urging him to stop the ‘Disneyfication’ of the city centre. ‘The cement in society is disappearing,’ Bert Nap, who has lived in the city centre for 40 years, told broadcaster NOS. And after four days, you’ve got a new bunch.’ Cheap shops Companies and …

Amsterdam collects €46.4 million in tourist tax revenue
9 years ago

Amsterdam collects €46.4 million in tourist tax revenue

NL Times  

Statistics Netherlands expects that Amsterdam will collect 46.4 million euros in tourist tax over 2016, a 25 percent increase compared to last year. For all municipalities in the Netherlands proceeds from tourist tax are expected to increase by 8.6 percent to 188.6 million euros. With the expected 46.4 million euros in tourist tax, Amsterdam accounts for a quarter of the …

Tourists spent €10B last year; Amsterdam top spot
9 years, 10 months ago

Tourists spent €10B last year; Amsterdam top spot

NL Times  

The 14 million tourists and business travelers who came to the Netherlands in 2014 spent a total of approximately 10 billion euros during their visit, economics minister Henk Kamp announced Thursday morning. “These expenditures in our hotels, shops and restaurants present a major boost for our economy,” Minister Kamp is quoted saying. “In the coming years, the number of tourists …

Amsterdam should not become like Venice, says local council chief
10 years, 10 months ago

Amsterdam should not become like Venice, says local council chief

Dutch News  

A careful balance needs to be struck to make sure the volume and type of tourists in Amsterdam do not become a problem for its residents, according to the chairman of Amsterdam Centrum’s borough council. Boudewijn Oranje says in an interview with Trouw that things are currently fine but ‘the number of visitors continues to grow and we have to …

Amsterdam should not become like Venice, says local council chief
10 years, 10 months ago

Amsterdam should not become like Venice, says local council chief

Dutch News  

A careful balance needs to be struck to make sure the volume and type of tourists in Amsterdam do not become a problem for its residents, according to the chairman of Amsterdam Centrum’s borough council. Boudewijn Oranje says in an interview with Trouw that things are currently fine but ‘the number of visitors continues to grow and we have to …

DutchNews.nl
17 years, 5 months ago

DutchNews.nl

Dutch News  

How easy it is to blame the euro for everything. The number of American tourists visiting Amsterdam has remained unchanged in the first six months of this year after years of steady increases and the tourist board is blaming the pesky little euro for being too strong. And the tourists who do come are spending less money, particularly on museum …

DutchNews.nl
17 years, 5 months ago

DutchNews.nl

Dutch News  

How easy it is to blame the euro for everything. The number of American tourists visiting Amsterdam has remained unchanged in the first six months of this year after years of steady increases and the tourist board is blaming the pesky little euro for being too strong. And the tourists who do come are spending less money, particularly on museum …

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