[Idyllchat] Tourist report card

[Vance Roy]

Below is an excerpt from todays Swiss Info web pages.
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The Swiss have been voted the third-most popular tourists in the  
world, behind those from Japan and the United States, in a survey of  
hoteliers across Europe.

Swiss tourists were commended for being quiet and considerate –  
unlike Britons, who came fifth from bottom in the poll because of  
rude behaviour, noise and a miserly attitude to tipping.

  Japanese tourists stood out for being polite and tidy, securing 65  
per cent of the votes, 35 per cent more than those from the US, who  
came second despite being considered loud.

But according to the study, which was published on Wednesday,  
tourists from the United States gained points for attempting to speak  
the local language and always trying local food – in addition to  
spending a lot of money during their stays.

Swiss tourists attracted 18 per cent of votes – seven per cent ahead  
of the Swedes.

Based on responses from 15,000 European hoteliers, the survey carried  
out on behalf of travel website Expedia showed that the worst  
tourists were the French – who refused to speak foreign languages or  
try local specialities – followed by the Indians, Chinese and Russians.
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Vance Roy
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