Amsterdam’s ban on cruise ships is the latest step in an ongoing effort by city authorities to improve the quality of tourism to the city, distribute tourism spend more equitably, clamp down on rowdy visitors, and respond to climate and environmental – particularly pollution – concerns. But what does the decision mean for the destination’s future, and the agents who sell it?
On Thursday (20 July), it was reported that cruise vessels were now no longer able to dock in Amsterdam, with the local council reportedly stating the "polluting" ships were no longer in step with the city’s sustainability ambitions and vision.
According to The Guardian, the authority further claimed the passage of cruise ships was also incompatible with its plans for a new bridge between the city’s northern and southern districts.
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