Amsterdam Implements City-Wide Ban on New Hotels to Combat Overtourism

Amsterdam has banned the construction of new hotels after the number of tourist overnight stays hit 20 million in 2023, with only existing hotels being allowed to proceed and new ones permitted only if an old one shuts down. This move is part of the city's efforts to address over-tourism and follows the "Tourism in balance" policy, which aims to limit tourist overnight stays to 20 million a year. The city is also encouraging developers to consider sites outside the city center and to prioritize modern and sustainable hotel construction.