Tag: travel consumer protection
Travel Tips to Avoid Telemarketer Travel Scams
Generally, if you are presented with an offer that seems too good to be true, it probably is and you should proceed with caution. Unfortunately, consumers are targeted and can fall victim to fraudulent telemarketers who entice consumers with special offers or prizes of travel services. What are Telemarketer Travel Scams? Sometimes the calls are…
What Makes a FantasTICO Travel Agent?
Today is Travel Agent Day and we are celebrating FantasTICO travel agents! A FantasTICO travel agent will take your trip from dramatic to DramaTICO, from exotic to ExoTICO, from romantic to RomanTICO, and will make everything FanTASTICO! FantasTICO Travel Agents are TICO Registered All travel agencies in Ontario are regulated by TICO. Registered TICO agencies…
3 Travel Tips to Always Travel With the Proper Documents
Airlines provide consumers with general information on travel documentation, such as when a valid passport is required. However, they usually do not provide specific information based on the consumer’s individual circumstances. Consumers are generally responsible for finding out what travel documents they need. Use these travel tips to make sure you are never caught traveling with…
Travel Tips on a Different Way to Travel & See It all
Have you traveled to amazing destinations by air, sea, and land, but are looking for a different travel experience? Motor coach tours are an excellent and different way to travel. You can select your itinerary in advance, and best of all, you don’t have to do the research or the driving. In addition, you can…
How do Hotel Star Ratings Work?
Are you looking into booking your spring vacation but want to avoid any possible pitfalls? One of the biggest misconceptions that occur while booking a vacation is the interpretation of star ratings. It is not uncommon for people to book a 4-star all-inclusive resort and be disappointed once they arrive. Your 4-star resort could possibly…
Oops I Made an Online Booking Error, What Do I Do?
When you purchase travel services, whether in person or online you are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the travel services purchased. If you review your confirmation details and realize there is an error immediately after making the booking or before the departure date, there is still a chance to correct the error and…
Student March Break Travel Protection Tips
Does your son or daughter want to go on a March Break trip with their friends from school? Are you struggling to make an informed decision to allow them to go? TICO can help, don’t book before you look! Here are a few things you can look into in order to ensure you are making…
5 Travel Tips to Avoid Disappointment when Booking Online
Booked the wrong dates, location, time, or airline? We’ve all been there! For your travel protection consider some of these tips when booking and purchasing travel services online. Know What Kind Of Flight You Are Booking There are three common terms used in the travel industry: Direct flight Non-stop flight Connecting flight Many consumers believe…