The Latvian Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) has announced the closure of the website 'dinnerinthesky.lv', operated by the companies Skyword Entertainment and Skyword Holding, as a precautionary measure to prevent consumers from purchasing tickets to an event that is unlikely to take place. This action was taken in collaboration with regulatory authorities from both Latvia and Estonia in response to ongoing concerns over ticket sales for unfulfilled services. The closure aims to mitigate the risk of new consumers unwittingly buying tickets for events that may not occur.

The decision to shut down the website comes after the vendors reportedly avoided communication with the authorities and failed to explain the lack of refunds for services that were not provided, which raised red flags about their business practices. By coordinating their response, PTAC and ECC Latvia have effectively limited the availability of this untrustworthy service in the market, safeguarding consumers from potential financial losses due to tickets purchased for nonexistent events.

While the shutdown of the website is a significant step toward protecting consumers from misleading practices, both PTAC and ECC Latvia are urging the public to remain vigilant. They have advised consumers to be cautious and to avoid falling for potential promotional offers that may continue to circulate on social media platforms, emphasizing the need for consumer awareness in an ever-evolving digital marketplace.