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Amsterdam Residents Sue Over Tourism Management Crisis

9/27/2025

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Amsterdam residents have filed a lawsuit against the city council over tourism management.
The citizens’ initiative Amsterdam has a Choice raised €50,000 and is backed by 12 organizations.
A bylaw caps overnight stays at 20 million.
In 2024, Amsterdam recorded 22.9 million overnight stays and expects higher in 2025.
The tourist tax rose to 12.5%, the highest in Europe.

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Story summary

Amsterdam residents have filed a lawsuit against the city council over tourism management.
The citizens’ initiative Amsterdam has a Choice raised €50,000 and is backed by 12 organizations.
A bylaw caps overnight stays at 20 million.
In 2024, Amsterdam recorded 22.9 million overnight stays and expects higher in 2025.
The tourist tax rose to 12.5%, the highest in Europe.