> Often the AirBnB people are wealthy tourists who spend a lot and stimulate the local economy, so kicking them out is a horrible idea. Amsterdam specifically

> Often the AirBnB people are wealthy tourists who spend a lot and stimulate the local economy, so kicking them out is a horrible idea. Amsterdam specifically wants less tourists. They have a load of initiatives and policies to try reduce what they call "negative tourism" that are will just have the net effect of reducing overall tourism - the actual goal. Similar issues in Venice and some other European cities. Over tourism makes places less liveable for the residents who live - and vote - there.