Harlequin takes legal action over online smear campaign
A luxury resort operator is taking legal action claiming it has been the victim of an online smear campaign.
Harlequin Hotels and Resorts – which run Caribbean resorts like the Buccament Bay resort in St Vincent and the Grenadines – says it has identified who is behind a malicious website which was set up and is taking legal action.
Chairman David Ames said he is now in possession of conclusive forensic evidence as to who is responsible and lawyers are using the evidence to commence legal action.
He called for anyone who has been contacted by those involved in the smear campaign to get in touch with Harlequin.
In a statement to agents, tour operators and clients, he said: "As you may be aware, for the last six months or so, Harlequin has been the victim of a vicious, online smear campaign which has criticised the business model and operation of my companies.
"I wanted you to know, as soon as I properly could, that in taking these significant steps we will leave no stone unturned and will be seeking legal redress against the individuals behind the campaign to ensure that they are publicly held to account for their cowardly actions."
Diane
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Strike action set to cause travel chaos at Brussels airports
Digital Travel Reporter of the Mirror totally seduced by HotelPlanner AI Travel Agent