Travel Amid a tipping backlash, some travelers are going the other way and tipping over 20% June 26, 2020Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Amid a tipping backlash, some travelers are going the other way and tipping over 20% Some travelers say tipping 20% or more is a way of showing their appreciation for the housekeepers, tour guides and servers who attend to their needs.