Club 18-30 reps face sack over Nazi salutes
A group of Club 18-30 holiday reps are facing disciplinary action after they were photographed making Nazi salutes.
By Ben Leach
Last Updated: 8:40AM GMT 14 Jan 2009
The S** newspaper printed pictures of 30 staff mimicking Hitler during a company awards ceremony.
The newspaper reports that the reps, some of whom were given prizes for their professionalism, said the stunt was "a giggle".
But one guest at the evening with Jewish roots said he was appalled.
The guest told The S**: "Even when drunk and celebrating, joking about being Hitler and pretending to be Nazis is beyond the pale.
"I was sickened by these workers' casual attitude to Nazism. It was like attending an awards bash for Combat 18."
Thomas Cook, who own the 18-30 club, which is notorious for debauched behaviour, last night said workers faced being disciplined.
Holocaust charities branded it "completely unacceptable".
The reps, from 18-30's Ayia Napa resort in Cyprus, were asked to give the salutes by a colleague taking photographs at the event in Skegness, Lincs.
A Thomas Cook spokesman said: "We're taking this matter very seriously and will conduct a full investigation."
In 2003 five female Club 18-30 reps were sacked after being filmed on a beach in Corfu taking part in a sex games competition.
