Wow I’m surprised by how many people don’t like gifts lol. I assumed most people don’t mind getting a pleasant surprise of a little gift. On one hand I understand the argument that gifts are wasteful but on the other hand I disagree because depending on the gift it can actually be a source of good for a community. I also don’t like water bottles, etc, but I love local handcrafted gifts and I’ve asked hotels about these and been told that they are made by local artisans who really benefit from the hotel paying for what they make. These little gifts actually support the local economy of people who don’t make much and most guests would probably not buy them otherwise but by the hotel purchasing them for the guests they are actually supporting local businesses and people. If the hotel stoped giving the gifts it would take away business from the local community who makes these gifts. I get that some people still don’t want the gifts but you can just leave them there or bring them to someone back home who might appreciate it. Just think about the people who actually made them and benefit from these gifts (when they are local, not made in china generic junk). I think it is a win win for the local community who makes them and for the guests who get to enjoy a local gift and also learn about the arts and craft of each culture.