July 5, 2023 - Convicted: Angela Comella and Angie's All Seasons Travel Inc.
July 5, 2023
Mississauga, ONT. – After being charged by TICO, Angela Comella pleaded guilty to operating as a travel agent without registration, contrary to the Travel Industry Act, 2002.
Additionally, Angie's All Seasons Travel Inc. pleaded guilty to:
- Failing to provide customers with a statement or invoice, setting out any fees, levies, service charges and whether those amounts are refundable; and
- Failing to inform customers of the existence of a service charge before selling travel services.
Angela Comella was fined $5,625, inclusive of a victim surcharge. Angela Comella was also sentenced to a two-year probation that includes the following terms: to not engage as a travel consultant for or on behalf of any TICO registrant until August 31, 2023; to not apply for TICO registration until November 30, 2024; and to not be a director or an officer of a TICO registrant until November 30, 2024. Angie’s All Seasons Travel Inc. received a suspended sentence and a two-year probation.
TICO prosecutes unregistered companies and individuals to maintain the integrity of Ontario’s travel marketplace and ensure consumers are confident purchasing travel from registered professionals.
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
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