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Amsterdam museums attract fewer visitors: Tourists stay for shorter periods and spend less money

Amsterdam museums attract fewer visitors: Tourists stay for shorter periods and spend less money

Museums in Amsterdam saw a 5.2 percent decline in visitors during the first half of this year. Industry experts suggest this trend is driven by tourists staying for shorter periods and spending less money while visiting the city.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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