Why Amsterdam City complains about the British Tourists?

Amsterdam launches stay away video ad campaign targeting young British men. If you are a man living in the UK and searching for “cheap hotel amsterdam” on internet, you will see #amsterdam City advertisement specially designed for you, saying ‘stay away”.A digital campaign targeting men aged 18 to 35.
The campaign will target people in the United Kingdom who use search terms, such as, "stag party Amsterdam," "cheap hotel Amsterdam," and "pub crawl Amsterdam." The ad videos show young men staggering in the street, handcuffed by police, finger-printed and having their mugshots taken. This efforts is a hope to clean up Amsterdam's bad reputation as Europe's naughty party capital.
I talked to Mr. Frazer about this topic, a British business owner in Amsterdam’s old town De Wallen, and asked him how often he faces a naughty and young Biritish man in his bar.
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[@busterabcat]

It is true that the English have a certain reputation for hedonistic excess everywhere they travel. But despite being UK born myself, I always treat everywhere i visit with respect. I have returned to Amsterdam more than 20 times since 1999 and I always find that some of the most belligerent tourists are indeed the Brits (as well as Australians and Germans, it has to be said) and I always do my best to never associate myself with them. I see their behaviour and hear them whenever I cycle around the city centre and De Wallen areas (usually heading through Zeedijk en route to Sint Antoniesbreestraat heading towards the Plantage or Amstel districts of the city) and I get quite fed up of the way some of them are just there for the obvious attractions without taking any time to appreciate the other things Amsterdam and the Netherlands has to offer. I agree that the city authorities now wish to clamp down on this excessive 'drug and party tourism' because I can fully appreciate how the native Amsterdammers feel about this. The only problem is that the city is planning to raise the tourist tax to try and discourage this, and that of course penalises EVERY visitor who travels in from the UK or wherever. I have not returned back since January 2020 before the Covid lockdown and because everything is so much more expensive now all around the globe (not just Europe and the UK) it is looking more unlikely that I can afford to travel back to the NL as often now.

[@GCS88]

@@anguschandler4482 You do know that when people get arrested their details are taken including nationality? Stereotypes are usually true and the fact that Britons are on the crosshairs of Amsterdam means they are statistically doing worse than migrants with ill intentions. I've seen how these people conduct themselves in Spain and Portugal and I'm glad for Brexit and Amsterdam for taking a stand. You might think this is harmful, but in my opinion it will be a good in the long run as they will be forcibly humbled. Their country their rules.

[@Siranoxz]

@@anguschandler4482 One can simply ruin it for others. It is really up to the Brits themselves to change the narrative and start behaving, and i´m not talking about the British that are behaved and following the rules. But to those that need to be disciplined to respect other cultures or be fined and banned for entering this country for life.

[@pavelhusak5297]

Thank you, Corona, for interrupting the British invasion of Prague, because now I've can go to sleep without listening to British people drunk and singing under my windows at 3 am in the morning...

[@arno4641]

Horrible people and always ruined everything

[@gg-ps1vz]

Thank you for helping me save my money

[@patrickmulligan7994]

You are a RACIST ! Would you say that if they were Black ? 😮

[@GCS88]

You can also now thanks Brexit

[@GCS88]

@@gg-ps1vz Not worth alot these days anyway so keep it.

[@puertola7186]

British media has reflected this initiative of Amsterdam as `against the young British tourists`. Amsterdam municipality does not mention the British in their ads, only the ads are in English, though everyone knows it is foremost about them. For a long time, bars were covertly banning the British (in addition racist door policy in some of them) with `no football t-shirt' or in some cases even 'no uniforms' signposts, as they often dress in some sort of uniforms and with that group-mentality create disturbance in the city...

[@Followmytravels]

Yes, they don t mention that it s about British, but in the digital ad, they chosed the criterias : 18-35 years old, live in UK, and searching stag party, cheap hotel etc. According to the news sources. But according to the news again, next year they will also target other EU countries.

[@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD]

I heard radio 1 interview some lad that was basically complaining he couldn’t go to Dam and smash up anymore. And they (radio 1) were acting like he had a point 🤦‍♂️

[@Followmytravels]

@@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD 😅

[@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD]

@@Followmytravels apologies for the bad apples but please don’t tar us all with one brush

[@Followmytravels]

@@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD Of course i don t :) No worries!

[@squelchymonkey]

Hi Follow my Travels am a British citizen and in my 50 s i love amsterdam and being going there for over ten years and can’t believe how young people behave in such a lovely city am glad am not one of them . Am going there in august hopefully will meet you while you’re walking around say hello to amsterdam for me all the best 👍👍👍👍

[@Followmytravels]

Thanks a lot! Hope to see you in summar then! Have a good week!

[@kevinl8440]

I travel through Europe 6 times a year from the US for vacation and everywhere i go i am astonished at how there are loud, rude, obnoxious groups of young British boys everywhere. I had no idea they were so bad.

[@arno4641]

Where you from?

[@benpowell3057]

U should stay in the us then . I could say the same about the times i have been in Florida was faced with of young drunk idiot yanks going crazy especially at spring break and the coastal places like clearwater etc

[@JohnFitzgerald2008]

@@benpowell3057 bro that shit is nothing compared to the stuff British tourist do in Spain. It’s gotten so bad There are even online groups to alert people of a British tourist wave so locals know and stay away

[@gtggdc325]

03:59 he felt hurted😂😂

[@duetothefactthat]

Super content and interview👌👍

[@Followmytravels]

Thanks a lot! 🙏

[@Konaboy]

It seems like the municipality wants to discourage tourism😱I’ve been there 7 times in the last 15 months and it seems like the city could still use more visitors to support the local economy. You remember how bad it was for businesses just 14 months ago, and how busy the city was before the pandemic. I wish they would appreciate the other 90% of tourists that come for the culture and museums, and other wonderful things The Nederlands has to offer. ❤Amsterdam

[@gb8628]

Love Amsterdam ❤️ the politicians keep saying same old stuff every few years. Remember the wiedpass threats? Hopefully they just keep a few idiots away and keep it a bit nicer for the rest of us 😊👍

[@DenUitvreter]

No, the wealthy and productive people of Amsterdam can easily do without the harassement of the British underclass, the uncivilized lumpenproletariat that despite all the experience can't hold their drinks, through lack of experience can't deal with the presenece of pretty girls, can't handle drugs and can't handle freedom in general.

[@Konaboy]

@@Levis612 😛

[@GCS88]

Britons arent the only tourists coming from Amsterdam, dont worry about that, Your loss of a holiday spot will be filled by others who are probably be far better.

[@smorrow]

Not tourism, just being an arse.

[@Followmytravels]

How much does it cost peeing into Amsterdam Canals : kzbin.infoSiBgDnCRAfM

[@marceldevries1366]

I believe 200 euro.

[@martindejong3974]

@@marceldevries1366 the same as peeing on a church!

[@alexrobertbrian]

Great video this haha. Seen the government advert a few days ago

[@Followmytravels]

Hey that s great, you are the first person i know who watched the ad in real :)

[@alexrobertbrian]

@@Followmytravels haha the advert was on one of the headlines in the news here in the UK lol. Think it was the bbc who showed it

[@alexrobertbrian]

@@Followmytravels hopefully people behvave more responsibly from now on lol. Its only a small handful who go over the top but i do understand it must be annoying for people who live there particularly at weekends when its super busy.

[@Placebo201]

Good, the british don’t want foreigners going to their clubs solo anyway

[@alexrobertbrian]

Thought the government advert itself was a tad over the top but admittedly there are lots of people not just brits who do misbehave and cause damage which is wrong. Its finding the correct balance really

[@galaxychildrenacademythega4977]

Hello ,I am a keen follower of your videos.

[@the1101experiment]

Yep for many years … a quick ferry and expectation of wild fun “ do some amsterdamage!” Has grown and I’m all for the locals breaking up the red light district and more….

[@markclement8361]

I hope they found the green flower market they was searching for. Someone should make a simplified map for tourists who don’t want to follow trouble.

[@Followmytravels]

Actually there are many simple maps, there is info desk at amsterdam central station, there is a tourism office next to central station, easy maps in every single bus and tram stops. Just some people do not like to look for it :)

[@paullbennett2923]

I first visited Amsterdam in 86 , been back many times even worked in NL. Seen it all over the years. Last time i went about 7 years ago i wasn't so keen. I would rather visit the flower market these days !

[@arno4641]

Thumbs up from Canada!

[@Followmytravels]

Much appreciated!🤗

[@Konaboy]

Just got some Vermeer tickets so sorry Amsterdam municipality but we are coming back 😬👍🌹♥️🌷

[@Followmytravels]

🤗🤗

[@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD]

For the record. Some of us just go to dam to Chill. Iv been twice a year for about 8 years. I’m always respectful and keep myself to myself. Clamping down on bad behaviour seems like a great idea. Maybe clamping down on the organised crime and street dealers that blight the streets should be linked in too? It’s interesting to me that Amsterdam has managed to rebrand what’s actually going on here. They’re investing in a police force that’s been underfunded for years (hence the crime) and rather than admit it’s been underfunded they’re pointing the finger else where. It’s genius.

[@Followmytravels]

I also find problematic to put a lot of people in the same basket based on some selected criterias. Everyone is unique and personally i see many different nationalities causing problems in Amsterdam, also Dutch do the similar things. I have seen them even in other countries while they were making a lot of noises especially when they travel in 20 men or 20 women groups :)

[@Followmytravels]

@@Man-in-the-green Well i don t like discrimination unlike the planner of this AD, targeting an age group, demographic and a city etc. Not only Weesp but the whole NL let s say :):)

[@charlatangentBE]

murat . ingilizler icip icip amsterdam da kanallara isiyor . bende gozumle gordum hatta 3-4 ay once icip icip saga sola sariyorlar.

[@gilauth6791]

Problem Defenetly How about Education ?¿? Good Time Yes. Not at the expense of others . Isn't Civility part of normal behaviour.

[@electricballs117]

Just got back and I’m British great place

[@reiniervisser291]

I live nearby the wallen in the centrum. We have to many tourists in this small city, (900.000) inhabitants. If a me give also the tourist a free advice, DONT BY DRUGS ON THE STREET,the so class A drugs, cocaine ,speed,heroine are FAKE. The dealers are dangerous and agressieve. Second advice, keep your purse on the front of your body,we have a lot of thieves and pickpockets ,most of east European origin.

[@peterborcik322]

Also one more thing.. These problems with English tourists are also in all metropolis in the world.. Prague.. Bankok Amstedam Paris Budapest Bratislava ... because they drunk and next they think about them self that are kings !!! Unbelievably arogancy and also agresivity !!!

[@Followmytravels]

@@Man-in-the-green Definetely. Don't tell me you are not agree with that :)

[@martindejong3974]

@@Followmytravels Its more that we don't buy but only look we often hear "kijken kijken niet kopen" abroad. but yes there are always rotten apples in the basket, there are drunk dutch youth too.

[@Followmytravels]

@@martindejong3974 Thanks Martin, yes, it doesn t related to the nationality or age group in my opinion, any nation can act in the same behavior.

[@gb8628]

You are all right, tourists can be demanding, arrogant, pissed off that you can't speak their language, they are the angry 💩 that demands respect, but rarely give it. I love seeing those types of people put back in their place again. Don't always take abuse from your employers or customers. Sometimes they're just trying to make you feel like 💩and themselves feel like a God.

[@gornikgrabarz]

Same thing with american veterans

[@gilauth6791]

Good evening Murat I pull my Note as I realised I didn't fully recognise the situation and didn't want to make you look irresponsible . TAKE CARE ENJOY

[@Followmytravels]

No worries mr Gil, i totally understand you, thanks a lot!

[@saucyunicorn]

British men are known for peeing in public for some odd reason. Even my boyfriend is very posh and doesn’t party but he will pee in a parking garage if he has to. Always thought it was a rather odd national habit don’t know where it came from

[@Followmytravels]

😅

[@theGreenleaf84]

You should see the brits in Bangkok thailand 😂😂😂😂 the fallen empire generation 😊

[@MertonDJ]

Literally just got back from a stag do in Amsterdam. Red light district caters for stag and hen parties but does not want any stag or hen parties?? 100 Euros for the avarage drinks round but they do not want anymore of that or the revenue it generates. A Thai Bar owned by an Englishman?? You cannot beat authenticity. A Thai Bar owned by an Englishman in the Red Light District, now just who is he catering for because as an Englishman on a Stag do in Amsterdam, I would have avoided that place like the plague. When in Amsterdam, eat, drink and act like the Dutch or prepare to get royally bent over and financially raped. Prost Murat. Bloody rained every day accept for Sunday, not surprised you stayed home. That cold wind would have sliced your face off. 🙂

[@Followmytravels]

Hi Merton, thanks for your feedback. Hope you enjoyed your time in Amsterdam despite the ice wind weather and expensive prices :) Municipality's broader plan is like moving the vindows to somewhere else, closing those all stag party pubs slowly and transforming de wallen area a peaceful place for culture turists, so yes, actually some people do not want that revenue and trying to change it to another type of revenue :) Actually i was like a sick for a few days so i didn t get out for live videos + shitty weather. Just a note for Thai Bar, it s 2 partner business, other partner is from Thailan, kitchen staff is from Thailand and their thai dishes are quiet authentic in my honest opinion. Have a great week!

[@MertonDJ]

@@Followmytravels Hi Murat, sorry to hear you were not too well. I have experienced Amsterdam in all weathers and so much easier and pleasurable when warm. Red light area is one hell of a lot better now than it was in 1987 but noisy generally in comparison to Leidseplein. I was staying in Overtoom again so was away from it all. When I lived in Hilversum I kept well away from Central at a weekend, too many British idiots giving the rest of us a bad name but hard to point a finger now at any one Country. A tip to anybody that wants to avoid Stag Parties, drink in a Brown Bar.....the Beer is nicer.

[@juandegaray8578]

British people stay out of Amsterdam and Malvinas too

[@gb8628]

Lol, yeah, I ain't never seen no Brits eating a Full English in playa de Los lost 🍻😎

[@pierrecaron8731]

Less Brits, more Canadians! Says the Canadian.

[@Followmytravels]

😁😁

[@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD]

We’re not all flag waving mouth breathers man. The rest of us hate these dick heads just as much as you guys do!

[@CharlesJenkins-be2cv]

U would be nothing without the Brits

[@pierrecaron8731]

@@CharlesJenkins-be2cv 😜

[@arno4641]

Yes he will be, he is allowed to come to Amsterdam

[@Drago1995]

at same time French arrogance in this video, like bruh you are in Amsterdam not here in Brussels not everybody is gonna know French -_-

[@mateuszobidowski9844]

Jeolous and greed

[@arno4641]

Liers as well hahaha