Useful Resources and Information for Future Travel in Wake of Hurricane Irma

The Travel Industry Council of Ontario would like to remind consumers of the various useful resources available to them when considering their future travel plans to areas affected by Hurricane Irma. 

Consumers already booked for future travel to affected areas should stay in contact with their travel agent and/or online travel agency for any updates.  If travelling with a tour operator, you may also wish to refer to the tour operator’s website for any updates on future travel to your destination.

Those consumers wishing to purchase future travel to destinations affected by Hurricane Irma are recommended to contact their local travel agent or online travel agency for guidance.

Resources

The Government of Canada website has official information and advice on situations that may affect the safety and well-being of Canadians travelling abroad.  Travel advisories are continually being updated to ensure the information is accurate and is an invaluable resource prior to making your plans as well as when travelling abroad.

The Government of Canada’s Travel Advisories may be accessed at http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
 

Travel Smart App

In addition, to assist you with your travels the Government of Canada’s website features a Travel Smart app at https://travel.gc.ca/mobile  that is downloadable from the Apple App Store and on Google Play.  The Travel Smart app provides an abundance of information and continuous up-to-date travel advice and advisories on over 200 destinations worldwide.

All travel agencies and websites located and operating in Ontario are required to be regulated by TICO. Booking your travel with a registered TICO travel agency or website provides additional consumer protection that may not be available when booking with travel agencies and websites based in other countries or provinces.

Visit TICO.ca for additional Travel Tips, Travel Checklist or to find a TICO registered travel agency or website.

Richard Smart
Registrar
Travel Industry Act, 2002

Issued: September 15, 2017