"Luxury Break Turns Tragic: Mum Dies After Illness From Cape Verde Hotel"

Elena Walsh, a British mother, tragically died after contracting a severe illness at a supposedly unhygienic hotel in Cape Verde during a luxury family holiday.

Elena Walsh, 64, from Kings Heath, Birmingham, fell ill with diarrhea, vomiting, and profuse sweating while staying at the five-star Riu Cabo Verde resort in Sal, Cape Verde.
The holiday, which cost £5,000, was intended to celebrate her husbands 60th birthday and their sons engagement, but Elena passed away just two days after becoming unwell.
Reports indicate concerns over hygiene at the Hotel, raising questions about the safety and health standards in tourist accommodations in Cape Verde.

Why It Matters

This tragic event underscores the critical importance of hygiene in hospitality, particularly in popular tourist destinations like Cape Verde, where health risks can have devastating consequences for travelers.