TICO will be holding an election for one position on its Board of Directors. The position is open to a retail, wholesale or marketing group registrant for a three-year term.

All registrants were sent a nominations package. Nominations must be received at TICO no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 20, 2018.  TICO would like to remind those wishing to run for election to allow sufficient time to obtain the required Criminal Record Check, which must be submitted with the Nomination Form by the deadline date. Please visit the TICO website for a copy of the full Nominations package.

Ballots will then be sent to Member Registrants and the results will be announced at TICO’s Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday June 26, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Corporate Event Centre, 5110 Creekbank Rd., Mississauga, Ontario.

“Now that Bill 166, The Strengthening Protection for Consumers Act has received Royal Assent, there will be an extensive review of Ontario Regulation 26/05. This brings an exciting time to join TICO’s dynamic Board of Directors to help shape consumer protection within the travel sector, while ensuring industry needs are addressed,” said Richard Smart, TICO President and CEO.               

Formed in 1997, TICO is a not-for-profit corporation wholly financed by Ontario-registered travel agents and wholesalers. It administers the Travel Industry Act, 2002 and the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund. TICO may be contacted at (905) 624-6241 or 1-888-451-TICO. Visit TICO’s website at www.tico.ca or email TICO at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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For more information, Media please contact: 

Priya Ramsingh
Stakeholder Relations Manager
Office: (905) 624-6241 x 262
Mobile: (647) 355-0900