Overview

• At The Residence Hotel in Fethiye, the McGuigans defended reserving pool loungers with towels for up to half an hour during breakfast, saying beds remained available.
• Their TikTok post on Holidays & Hangovers triggered online backlash, with some holidaymakers denouncing the practice as inconsiderate or removing unattended towels.
• Etiquette expert William Hanson endorsed a 30-minute grace period for towel reservations during brief absences from the pool.
• Laura Akano argued that, without formal booking systems, guests must rely on first-come, first-served allocation to prevent disputes.
• The incident highlights a broader grey area in holiday etiquette as many resorts lack clear sunbed reservation policies.