Pontins Apologizes for Discriminatory Blacklist Against Travellers

Sep 2, 2024, 06:13 PM

Pontins, a British holiday camp company, has issued an apology to the Gypsy and Traveller communities for discriminatory practices. The apology follows revelations that the company maintained a blacklist of 'undesirable' names, which led to the refusal of bookings from individuals with Irish accents or surnames. This policy, described as 'clearly wrong,' was uncovered following an investigation. The company expressed regret for the policy that targeted people with 'dirty Irish accents.'