Amsterdam May Raise Tourist Tax Again to Curb Mass Tourism

Amsterdam may raise tourist tax again to curb mass tourism

Amsterdam’s city council may raise the tourist tax again next year if the nationwide VAT increase on hotel stays does not reduce the number of tourist overnight stays, according to a proposal by Alderman for Economic Affairs Sofyan Mbarki. The extra income from the proposed tourist tax could be used to boost the municipal real estate fund. This fund allows the city to purchase properties in the city center and repurpose these buildings, keeping …