Sickness claims are 'adding hundreds of pounds to Britons' holiday costs'
A lawsuit by tourists claiming illness at Cape Verde resorts is expected to cost TUI millions, potentially increasing holiday costs for all.Summary
Travel company TUI is facing a multi-million pound class action lawsuit from approximately 1,500 tourists who allege they became ill due to poor hygiene and food standards at resorts in Cape Verde between 2022 and early 2024. The law firm Irwin Mitchell is leading the claim, with potential costs exceeding £10 million if successful. Experts warn that such claims, even if bogus, contribute to increased holiday costs for all travelers, potentially adding nearly £400 to the average £2,600 British holiday. Several tourists have tragically died after falling ill during their stays, including Jane Pressley, whose widower is among the claimants. The claimants report issues such as improperly prepared food, unsanitary conditions, and pest infestations. A six-week trial is scheduled for London's High Court, and the UK Health Security Agency has issued warnings regarding travel to Cape Verde due to outbreaks of shigella and salmonella.
(Source：Daily Mail Online)