Given attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld, it’s not surprising that Orlando gained the highest rating for tourism of any major U.S. city.
In a survey conducted by Priceline.com, Orlando received a 94% (A) from tourists and a 96% (A+) from locals on how welcoming locals are to tourists and vice versa.
When asked what their biggest pet peeves were when it came to tourists, 21% of Orlando locals agreed that “They don’t pay attention to their surroundings,” followed by “They speak in foreign languages that I don’t understand,” (12%), and “They’re rude,” (11%).
Although, locals may be part of the problem for their biggest complaint, as one in four tourists say they have received wrong directions from a city native.
According to the report, the “most annoying types or tourists” were the intoxicated youth, second to the family with screaming children, a one in three experience for Orlando residents. Another series of questions included what made a tourist so easy to spot, with “large groups wearing matching t-shirts,” “taking pictures of everything,” and “socks with sandals” making the list.
Despite the overwhelming consensus that a local can almost effortlessly spot a tourist, 94% of vacationers believe they blend in well.
Orlando beat out Las Vegas, who came in at a close second, and Honolulu, who came in third, all three of which claimed they found most tourists more friendly than annoying and appreciated the enthusiasm vacationers had for their city.
