Amsterdam Takes Action to Curb Tourism and Pollution with Cruise Ship Bans

Amsterdam's council has banned cruise ships from the city centre in an effort to limit visitor numbers and curb pollution. The move comes as part of the city's measures to clamp down on mass tourism, with cruise ships being seen as a symbol of over-tourism. The central cruise terminal near Amsterdam's main train station will close, as the city aims to align with its sustainable ambitions and plans for new development projects. Amsterdam attracts 20 million annual visitors and the ban is aimed at addressing the negative impacts of tourism.