Amsterdam officials have implemented a ban on the construction of new hotels in the Dutch capital, allowing new hotels only in a one-in, one-out system where a new hotel can be built only if another closes.
The new hotel construction policy requires that any new hotels do not exceed the bed count of previous establishments and must offer better, more modern, and sustainable features, aligning with the city’s goal of maintaining livability for residents and visitors.
This initiative is part of efforts to limit the influx of tourists to Amsterdam, known for its tolerant drug policies, sex industry, and party scene, with measures aimed at curbing nuisance tourists and maintaining a balance in tourism.
Additional regulations passed include setting a maximum number of annual visitor counts, limiting hotel nights, and enforcing restrictions on rowdy behaviour in areas like the Red Light District, with campaigns aimed at dissuading disruptive visitors, such as British stag parties, from visiting the city.
