​​Central level

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy is responsible for:

• Developing the national tourism policy;
• Simplifying or abolishing unnecessary regulations for entrepreneurs in the tourism industry;
• Providing a supporting role for the regional and local Administrations. Promoting Netherlands as a tourist destination.

The Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC Holland Marketing) is responsible for

• Branding and marketing the Netherlands nationally and internationally;
• Attracting tourists through various activities.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy

NBTC Holland Marketing

Regional level

Regional authorities are responsible for:

• Overall coordination with the municipalities;
• Promotion of the region;
• Environmental and recreational planning.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Provinces

Local level

Local authorities are responsible for:

• Developing tourism strategies and policies;
• Can levy taxes on tourists;
• Developing recreational areas;
• Preserving natural areas for tourism purposes.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Municipalities
 

Sources

IPO (Interprovinciaal Overleg), Economie

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy

NBTC Holland Marketing

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy: Tourism Policy: Strengthening tourism sector

KrugerNL Project