Amsterdam Joins London, Dublin, Paris, and Berlin in Battling Severe Summer Accommodation Shortages as Aggressive 21% VAT Hikes on Short-Term Rentals and Strict Airbnb Caps Drastically Increase the Cost of European City Breaks

European city breaks are becoming significantly more expensive due to a 21% VAT hike on STRs and strict occupancy caps, impacting cities like Amsterdam, London, Dublin, Paris, and Berlin. This is leading to severe summer accommodation shortages.