Countries Where Tourists Are No Longer Welcome

21. The Netherlands (General Shift): "Don't Come Here to Be Crazy" Campaign

Windmills at sunset in Kinderdijk, Netherlands. Rustic landscape. Photo Credit: Envato @den-belitsky

Beyond Amsterdam, the Netherlands as a whole is subtly shifting its tourism messaging. Instead of broadly promoting itself as a party destination, the national tourism board is focusing on attracting visitors interested in culture, nature, and specific regions outside of major cities. Campaigns like "Enjoy and Respect" and direct efforts to filter out "cheap thrill" tourism indicate a nationwide desire to move towards more sustainable, respectful, and economically beneficial tourism, rather than simply maximizing visitor numbers.

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