Amsterdam enforces high tourist tax
The Dutch city of Amsterdam has imposed a gradual increase in tourist taxes on hotel stays, reaching 20% by 2031, making it one of the highest tourist taxes in the world. The tax will be raised from 12.5% to 16% in 2027, then increase by one percentage point annually to reach a total of 20% in 2031, along with an increase in the value-added tax (VAT) on accommodation from 9% to 21%. The goal is to curb over-tourism, which currently exceeds 20 million tourist nights annually. It is expected that the tax hikes will generate an additional 20 million euros in revenue annually by 2030, to be used for balancing the budget and reducing the tax burden on residents. The measures also include relocating the cruise ship terminal outside the city, expanding taxes on entertainment activities for non-resident overnight visitors, and freezing the expansion of tourist shops within the historic city center.
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