August 1, 2023 - Convicted: Elite Encounters and Adventures Inc. and Dwayne Pogue
Mississauga, ONT. – After being charged by TICO, Elite Encounters and Adventures Inc. pleaded guilty to operating as a travel agent without registration, contrary to the Travel Industry Act, 2002.
Additionally, Dwayne Pogue pleaded guilty to being an Officer and Director of a Corporation and failing to take reasonable care to prevent the Corporation from committing an offence.
Elite Encounters and Adventures Inc. received a suspended sentence and a two-year probation. Dwayne Pogue was fined $12,500, inclusive of a victim surcharge.
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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