Amsterdam tells younger Brits to ‘stay away’ to test drug and intercourse events

The new marketing campaign, dubbed “Stay Away”, goals to discourage vacationers planning drug- and alcohol-fuelled events — beginning with younger British males.

Amsterdam,UPDATED: Mar 29, 2023 12:49 IST

The Dutch capital has lengthy been attempting to curb rowdy behaviour resembling stag events, particularly close to the famed pink gentle space (AFP picture)

By Agence France-Presse: Amsterdam launched a marketing campaign on Tuesday to discourage vacationers planning drug- and alcohol-fuelled events — beginning with younger British males.

The Dutch capital has lengthy been attempting to curb rowdy behaviour resembling stag events, particularly close to the famed pink gentle space the place intercourse employees function.

The new marketing campaign, dubbed “Stay Away”, will contain individuals looking out on-line for some getaways in Amsterdam receiving particular warnings.

“The campaign will commence in Great Britain, aimed at males in the age category of 18 to 35 years,” Amsterdam metropolis council mentioned in an announcement.

“This online discouragement campaign is aimed at nuisance tourists who want to visit Amsterdam to ‘go wild’, with all the ensuing consequences.”

It can be expanded to “potential nuisance-causing visitors from the Netherlands and other EU-countries” within the coming yr, it mentioned.

People trying to find phrases resembling “stag party Amsterdam” or “pub crawl Amsterdam” will likely be proven warning ads,” it said.

The ads would show the “dangers and penalties of anti-social behaviour and extreme drug and alcohol abuse” including fines, arrest, criminal records, hospitalisation and health issues.

Amsterdam recently announced a ban on smoking cannabis in the Red Light district, coupled with further restrictions on alcohol consumption and earlier closures for cafes, bars and sex clubs.

Authorities are also looking at moving sex workers to large “erotic centres” to the outskirts of the town.

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Devika Bhattacharya

Published On:

Mar 29, 2023