- Dutch hotels are under heavy pressure after the VAT on accommodation rose from 9% to 21%.
- Hoteliers are cutting room prices to keep guests, but consumer prices are still up about 8%.
- Over 80% of hotels expect lower occupancy and/or room rates this year, and over 70% expect 2027 levels to remain below 2025.
- Amsterdam and Schiphol hotels are especially affected because of higher local tourist taxes.
- Domestic demand fell 24% in the first quarter, with more Dutch travelers choosing cheaper hotels in Germany and Belgium.
Source: taxlive.nl
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