Amsterdam Imposes Ban on New Hotels to Combat Mass Tourism: 20 Million Annual Overnight Stays Limit

Amsterdam has announced a ban on new hotel buildings as part of its efforts to combat mass tourism.

The local government aims to maintain the city's livability for residents and visitors, limiting the number of hotel overnight stays to 20 million per year and preventing over-tourism.

A new hotel can be built in Amsterdam only if an existing one closes, as long as the total number of sleeping places remains the same and the new hotel is more sustainable.

This rule does not apply to hotels that have already obtained permits.

The city is working to reduce tourist numbers, particularly in the red-light district, by discouraging sex and drug-related tourism.