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Expedia 2015 Hotel Etiquette Study Reveals That "Inattentive Parents" and "Hallway Hellraisers" Are the Most Aggravating Hotel GuestsBELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia.com®, one of the world's largest full service online travel sites1, today released the results of the inaugural Expedia 2015 Hotel Etiquette Study, which asked 1,022 Americans to rank the frustrating, sneaky, sometimes quirky behavior exhibited by their fellow hotel guests. The study was commissioned by Expedia and conducted by GfK, an independent global market research company. By a slight margin, "Inattentive Parents" – parents who let their kids run wild – are the most aggravating hotel guests, having been called out by 67% of Americans. 64% of Americans are frustrated by "Hallway Hellraisers," while 54% of Americans complained about "The Complainers," or guests who berate hotel staff over minor inconveniences. The full list of hotel etiquette violations, from most to least annoying, follows:
A full analysis of the 2015 Hotel Etiquette Study can be found at Expedia's Viewfinder blog. "While etiquette violations differ, they tend to come down to the same behavior: whether or not guests respect the strangers in close proximity to them," said John Morrey, vice president and general manager, Expedia.com. "The same is true for flying, or for driving. A modicum of consideration for your fellow travelers can go a very long way and may ultimately enhance your overall travel experience." To Tip or Not to Tip Americans may be split on whether to tip the housekeeper in part because of personal organizational habits. 80% of Americans profess that they keep their hotel room "tidy," versus 20% of guests who rely entirely on housekeeping. Hidden Hotel Habits
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About the Survey About Expedia.com Expedia, Expedia.com, Expedia Rewards, Find Yours, Vacation Deprivation and the Airplane logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners © 2015 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST # 2029030-50 1Based on a comparison of other full-service online travel agencies, defined as those providing booking and services related to air, hotel, cruise, car and activities to a global customer base. Data based on comScore Media Metrix for Expedia, Inc. Sites, Worldwide, Average Monthly Unique Visitors, Oct '12-Sept '13. About GFK GfK Public Affairs & Corporate Communications is a division of GfK. The group specializes in customized public affairs and public opinion polling, media and corporate communications research, and corporate reputation measurement in the US and globally, in addition to delivering a broad range of customized research studies. Web site: https://www.expedia.com/ Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110121/SF33870LOGO-b
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