Riviera Maya and Cancun Hotel Guests Fall Ill With Cyclospora for Fifth Year Running
An outbreak of Cyclospora has struck holidaymakers at hotels in the Riviera Maya and Cancun areas for the fifth year in succession.
Nearly 600 British tourists have been diagnosed with the parasite in these resorts since 2015, and 14 guests staying at local hotels have fallen ill this year alone. Cyclospora is caused by a parasite attaching itself to fruit and vegetables that have been contaminated by human faeces, and symptoms can include vomiting, aching in hands, feet or legs, diarrhoea, nausea and stomach cramps.
Holiday Claims Solicitors at Simpson Millar have been instructed by numerous guests staying at several luxury all-inclusive hotels run by tour operator TUI in Cancun and Riviera May.
These include:
- The TUI Grand Bahia Principe Hotel
- Azul Beach Resort Hotel
- Grand Riviera Princess
- Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda
- Gran Sirenis
In total, we are representing 450 victims caught up in the current and past outbreaks, including one person who is still sick a year after staying at the TUI Senismar Eldorado Seaside Suites & Spa.
Head of Travel and Holiday Claims Lawyer Nick Harris said TUI needs to do more to stop the spread of infection in resorts.
He commented, “This latest cluster of illness just shows how TUI are playing with the health of their customers. People have saved all year only to be let down by their tour operator at the first hurdle. They knew this bug is rife in Mexico but haven’t told people preferring to keep quiet.
“Tour operators need to do more instead of putting profit before safety of their customers who have put their trust in them.”
Our Holiday Claims Solicitors have successfully dealt with thousands of compensation claims for British holidaymakers who’ve been affected by holiday illness, particularly at hotels and resorts in Mexico.
If you or a member of your family suffered sickness on holiday and believe the illness was caused by the fault or negligence of the hotel or tour operator, you may be entitled to compensation.
Start your No Win No Fee Holiday Claim by calling 08081293329