Mississauga, ONT. – The charges against Black Tie Travel Ltd. and Kristin Evensen have been withdrawn. The withdrawn charges include one count each of operating without TICO registration and failing to take reasonable care to prevent the Corporation from committing an offence.

Black Tie Travel Ltd. has relocated its operations to Calgary, Alberta. Both Black Tie Travel Ltd. and Kristin Evensen have agreed to not carry out business as travel agents in Ontario.

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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