Samenvatting

Amsterdam's urban scene undergoes a multifaceted transformation shaped by the interplay of gentrification, touristification and foodification. Introduced by sociologist Ruth Glass in 1964, gentrification involves the reshaping of neighbourhoods through an influx of wealthier residents and shifts in property values and socioeconomics.

With a population of around 800,000, Amsterdam faces challenges from an annual influx of up to 20 million tourists, leading to significant structural changes. Touristification, marked by the transformation of urban areas to meet growing tourism demand exacerbates these challenges. Concurrently, the evolving culinary scene, termed foodification intricately intertwines with gentrification and touristification, shaping neighbourhood socio-economic dynamics.

The ongoing intersection between these forces creates a delicate balance between global tourism trends and the preservation of local authenticity. Preliminary findings suggest that the surge in global tourism intensifies challenges posed by gentrification in Amsterdam, influencing the transformation of consumption spaces to meet global demands.