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Tourists spend nearly 6 billion euros more than a year ago

Tourists spend nearly 6 billion euros more than a year ago

In 2025, tourism spending in the Netherlands reached 117.6 billion euros, an increase of 5.6 billion euros compared to 2024. This growth was primarily driven by international visitors, who accounted for more than half of the additional expenditure.

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