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Rising VAT: A blow to Dutch hospitality

Government plans will lead to operational and financial breathlessness

A rusty bicycle, symbolising the imminent erosion of the hospitality industry? 12% higher VAT will reduce hotel overnight stays by almost 7%. / © Kirsten Posautz

17.1.2025

The Dutch government plans to double VAT on accommodations and related services, aimed at boosting public finances in 2026. The tax hike could lead to fewer bookings and lower profits. Hoteliers' concerns were ignored. Now, they face tough times ahead, with plans to freeze investments in key areas… starting now!

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Sarah Douag

worked for a travel agency before she started writing for French media. From Cannes and Paris, she moved to lively Amsterdam, where she analyzes international hospitality trends and their backgrounds with razor-sharp precision.