The incident in Amsterdam, in which Israelis were victims of a violent attack by pro-Palestinian groups, could significantly affect tourism in the city. Tourism experts predict a sharp drop in the number of Israeli tourists in the Dutch capital in the coming months.
Israel Hayom writes about this.
Amsterdam has long been a favorite destination for Israelis. It was especially popular during the period when five airlines operated direct flights to the city. Currently, only two airlines, El Al and Arkia, continue to operate flights to Amsterdam. A “sharp drop in demand” is expected, according to several sources in the tourism sector.
“The events that took place in Amsterdam will not be quickly forgotten; Israelis will be in no rush to fly there anytime soon. It is impossible to predict exactly what will happen in a few months, but we can safely say that in the near future we will see many fewer Israelis in Amsterdam,” experts say.
Passengers who purchased tickets for flights to or from Amsterdam before November 16, 2024 can cancel their tickets or exchange them for a credit voucher without penalty. It is also possible to change tickets for flights to other European cities without additional costs, including change costs and taxes.
In addition, experts point out that the incident could affect other tourist destinations in Europe. “We can observe that Israelis are wary of speaking Hebrew in places that seem less safe to them and avoid displaying Jewish symbols,” airline sources add.
Previously Cursor wrote that the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, had submitted an appeal over the Amsterdam incident.
