Amsterdam authorities returned to discussing the idea of \u200b\u200bclosing coffee shops for tourists. They first talked about her in 2020, but did not make a decision due to the pandemic..
Now the question has been raised again.
And the authorities are determined to impose strict restrictions, " One of the reasons is the increased demand for tours for the consumption of marijuana " She says that if foreign tourists are prohibited from visiting coffee shops, the tourist flow will be reduced by at least a third..
By the way, this is not the only initiative of the authorities to combat overtourism.. Earlier, the mayor's office banned the construction of hotels in most parts of the city. Currently, only projects with a unique concept in locations where they will bring additional value are allowed.