14 Popular Countries Now Making It Harder for Tourists to Visit in 2025

5. Amsterdam, Netherlands: "Staying Away" from Nuisance, Welcoming Culture

Amsterdam’s 2025 strategy is less about outright bans and more about actively shaping its visitor profile. Following the "Stay Away" campaign targeting rowdy tourists, the city has expanded car-free zones in the historic center and introduced higher tourist taxes for short stays. Ingeniously, they're also launching "Cultural Immersion Passes" offering discounted entry to museums and local workshops, coupled with incentives to use public transport to explore artistic hubs beyond the Red Light District, effectively curating a more respectful visitor experience.