Pontins issues apology over Irish Traveller discrimination
UK: British holiday park operator Pontins has apologised to Irish Travellers and the Gypsy community for previously refusing to allow guests with surnames of Irish descent to stay at its parks.
Pontins “undesirables” blacklist condemned by tourism industry
UK: A blacklist allegedly circulated by holiday park operator Pontins, which appears to highlight “undesirable” guest surnames of people of Irish descent who should not book with the company, has been condemned by travel and hospitality industry leaders. As reported initially in the i newspaper, the list included name such as Gallagher, Boyle, McGuinness and […]