Amsterdam to hike tourist tax in fight against overtourism

Amsterdam is working to prevent tourism that causes nuisances, and has set a maximum number of visitors. — Pixabay

Visitors to Amsterdam in the Netherlands will be charged Europe’s highest tourist tax from 2024 as the picturesque Dutch city is set to increase the levy on overnight stays from 7% to 12.5% in its ongoing fight against overtourism.

The tourist tax “will be further increased to fund the extra spending so that visitors make a bigger contribution to the city”, the City of Amsterdam said.