Fewer British and American visitors to Amsterdam

Amsterdam Tourist Information
The Amsterdam tourist market consists largely of Western Europeans (36%), Dutch (20%) and North-Americans (14%). In 2007, the arrivals from Western Europe and North-America declined for the first time since 2003. This applied mainly to the British (–6%), tourists from the USA (–7%) and Canadians (–8%). Although the worsening British economy and the mortgage crisis in the USA are partly to blame, this decline can be largely attributed to the strength of the Euro.2 However, the decline was amply compensated by considerable growth of domestic arrivals (+26%). 

Fewer British and American visitors to Amsterdam
Fewer British and American visitors to Amsterdam 
Emergence of new tourist markets Other rapidly growing tourist markets are Eastern and Southern Europeans, Brazilians and Chinese. Although tourism from India is also on the rise, this market (17,000) is still relatively small. The Eastern Europeans include many Russians and Poles; two markets which have more than doubled during the past five years. Amsterdam is also increasingly popular in Spain (rising by three quarters since 2003). Possible explanations for this growth include the expansion in the numbers of low-cost connections and the increasing numbers of Spaniards taking holidays abroad. Other rapidly growing markets are Brazil and China. The number of Brazilian tourists visiting Amsterdam has almost trebled since 2005. The number of tourists from China increased by 38% in 2007. The growth of Asian economies, but also those of Brazil and Russia, has prompted increased foreign travel among the inhabitants of the so-called BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), whose destinations include Amsterdam. Although these emerging tourist markets are still relatively small, the Amsterdam visitors profile is evidently changing. 
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Hotel ibis is located in Amsterdam's Old Town, close to the main railway station with all forms of public transport and just a 10-minute walk from Dam Square. A very nice location to explore the city. A very good breakfast is served every morning in the breakfast room and this 3-star hotel has non-smoking rooms. Directly in the area there is a large choice of bars and restaurants. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and in all public areas. 
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