Dutch tourism bosses will try to limit the number of foreign visitors as the land of tulips and windmills complains of overcrowding.

 

荷兰以郁金香和风车闻名于世。由于过度拥挤，该国旅游部门将尝试限制外国游客人数。

 

Arguing that 'more is not always better', the Netherlands will stop promoting tourism and switch its strategy¹ to 'destination management'.

 

Some 18 million people visited the Netherlands in 2017 - more than the country's population - and the number is set to grow to 29 million by 2030.

 

Overcrowding in tourist hotspots, especially Amsterdam, could reduce the quality of life for local residents² and turn them against foreign visitors, officials have warned.

 

Calling for 'quality tourists' who 'add value and don't cause a nuisance³', the tourist board has urged a policy of 'develop and discourage' to stop attracting undesirable⁴ groups.

 

Among the measures under consideration is a tourist tax similar to that in some destinations in Spain and Italy.

 

Local authorities⁵ are also urged to consider closing certain attractions which are popular with undesirable tourists.

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