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05.06.2025

TV report: What is behind the phenomenon of ‘towel wars’?

Research

Prof Dr Dr h.c. Alexis Papathanassis reports on research findings

Strange scenes take place early in the morning at many holiday resorts. As soon as the pool areas open, the race for the best spots begins. But why do many holidaymakers reserve sun loungers with their towels in the morning that they only want to use later in the day? This phenomenon was the subject of research by Prof Dr Dr h.c. Alexis Papathanassis has researched this phenomenon. In the ‘Maintower’ programme, he explains what's behind it.

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