# Global tourist behavior survey results

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-tourist-behavior-survey-results
> Updated: 2026-09-02T14:10:03.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

A survey conducted by SafariBookings.com, involving 192 tour operators, evaluated international tourists across five categories: politeness, tipping, spending, sense of adventure, and culinary interest.

The study identified Japanese tourists as the most polite in the world, accounting for 21.1% of mentions. Norway (10.6%) and Switzerland (10.4%) followed in the politeness rankings, while Canadian and American travelers also ranked highly in this category. Italian tourists were ranked lowest at 1.3%.

Regarding other behaviors, American travelers were noted as the highest spenders and most generous tippers, accounting for 29.5% of responses. German tourists were categorized as the most adventurous, and Indian travelers were primarily motivated by culinary experiences. Additionally, European travelers were highlighted for their interest in wildlife and conservation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Japan ranked as world's most polite nationality of tourists

A SafariBookings study reveals Japanese tourists are the world's most polite, followed by Norwegians and Swiss, while Americans lead in tipping and spending.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-ranked-as-the-worlds-most-polite-nationality-of-tourists-1

### 2026-08-31: Japan ranked as world's most polite tourists in new survey

A SafariBookings.com survey of 192 tour operators found Japanese tourists to be the most polite, while Americans lead in tipping and spending, and Germans are recognized as the most adventurous travelers.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-ranked-most-polite-in-global-tourist-survey

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