September 14, 2023 - Charged: Sonia Guillermo, Jerome Peralta, Amalia Lim and Leila Per

Mississauga, ONT. – The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has charged Sonia Guillermo, Jerome Peralta, Amalia Lim and Leila Per with one count each of operating as a travel agent without being registered. At times, they used the name Wintours Budget Travel.

It is alleged that the charged individuals advertised and sold tour packages on social media, without TICO registration.

Sonia Guillermo, Jerome Peralta, Amalia Lim and Leila Per will appear in court on October 13, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Old City Hall, in Toronto, Ontario.

Individuals convicted in Court of offences relating to the Travel Industry Act, 2002 are subject to fines of up to $50,000 and/or prison terms of up to two years. Corporations are subject to fines of up to $250,000.

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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