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A survey by Upgraded Points examined European perceptions of American tourists, revealing varied opinions across 22 countries.
Upgraded Points conducted a survey to assess European views on American tourists, engaging over 2,200 residents from 22 European countries. The study aimed to understand how Europeans perceive American travelers, considering factors such as general impressions, influential experiences, and the impact of recent political events. Additionally, more than 1,000 frequent American travelers were surveyed to gauge their perceptions of how Europeans view them.
The findings indicate that 27% of Europeans hold a generally negative opinion of American tourists. Furthermore, 36% of Europeans believe Americans behave worse than other tourists, a sentiment that aligns closely with the 40% of Americans who expect to be perceived negatively abroad.
The survey also explored which U.S. states are perceived to produce the most troublesome tourists. Europeans identified Texas (33%), Florida (21%), and California (14%) as the top three states. American respondents largely agreed, with Florida (23%), Texas (21%), and New York (19%) topping their list.
The survey also identified the European countries perceived as least welcoming to American tourists. France led with 15% of respondents viewing their country as unwelcoming, followed by Hungary (8.7%), Norway (8%), Denmark (7.5%), and Spain (6.9%). Conversely, Belgium (1.9%) and Italy (2%) were seen as the most welcoming, with Estonia, the Netherlands, Finland, and Poland averaging 3% in welcoming attitudes.
Common reasons for European annoyance with American tourists include perceptions of loudness (64%), expectations for English to be spoken (61%), excessive friendliness (33%), and disregard for local customs (30%).
The study provides insights into the complex perceptions Europeans hold about American tourists, highlighting both critical and welcoming attitudes across different countries. The full results of the survey are available on the Upgraded Points website.
