Widow sues after honeymoon drowning
Maldives: Firm denies any blame after drowning in Maldives lagoon
A woman whose husband drowned while on honeymoon in the Maldives is suing the holiday firm Sunworld, part of the JMC group.
According to a report in today’s Daily Mail, 32-year-old Lisa Jones is suing the group for £50,000 on the grounds of bereavement, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. She says the company should have warned of “hidden dips” in a lagoon on Fun Island, that appeared to be calm and just waist-deep.
John Jones drowned just two days into the honeymoon in 1998 when the couple were wading through the lagoon. The couple fell into a 20-foot “hole” and Mr Jones, who could not swim, drowned.
Lisa Jones’ lawyer said a brochure described how holidaymakers could walk safely in the lagoon, telling the judge that the holes were a “hazard” that should have been pointed out to holidaymakers. Sunworld has denied any blame, has stated that there was no breach of contract, and says there was “contributory negligence” on the part of the couple.
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 
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports
Skyscanner reveals major travel trends 2026 at ITB Asia
In Italy, the Meloni government congratulates itself for its tourism achievements