The Porters

Set a good tone for your hotel stay by tipping your porter. They’re usually the first point of contact upon arriving at your hotel. A group of four with luggage for a 3-5 day stay should tip between $10-$15. If there’s bad weather or they have to go a great distance to carry your luggage, let them know you appreciate them being great at their job. You also don’t want word going around to the rest of the staff that you’re an ungrateful American.

Housekeeping

Often unseen, this team helps make your room spotless when your return each day (at least, they usually do). They’re also some of the worst-paid workers in the sector, so a tip for them can go a long way.

Documented as some of the most underpaid workers in hospitality, the housekeeping crew definitely deserves a tip. Since housekeeping staff consists of multiple people during your stay, a small tip a day makes the most sense. Leaving one large tip at the end of your stay could end up going to just one of the many workers.

A dollar or two a day can work tremendously but also equate to the cost of living within the country you’re visiting. Be sure to leave the tip out in the open where they can obviously know it’s for them or with a small note if necessary.

The Concierge

Most of us will use the internet to fill our itineraries with the best things to do and sites to see in the country we’re about to visit. But a concierge can definitely become an asset to your schedule and help you find the best deals for trips and excursions within that country. There have been plenty of times when I’ve found my personal drivers through the concierge to get the best rate for moving out and about around the city.

Tip the concierge according to the help they provide you, if they just point you in a direction then it isn’t needed but if they spend a half hour to an hour setting up your vacation activities then leave a good tip.

Front Desk Staff

Front desk staff don’t need to be tipped. More than likely they’re on a path to a management position and they make a yearly salary instead of an hourly rate.