India, June 6 -- Amsterdam, one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations, is planning to significantly increase its tourist tax on overnight stays from 12.5% to 16% next year, with a phased rise to 20% in subsequent years, in a bid to curb over-tourism, media reports said.

The city council expects the revised levy to generate around €60 million annually from next year, rising to €75 million by 2030. Officials told Dutch News that the measure will ensure "visitors pay a fair contribution to the costs the city incurs for management, maintenance, enforcement and investment."

The tax was previously raised to 12.5% in 2024, making it one of the highest tourist levies globally.

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