December 4, 2023 - Convicted: Luis Da Silva operating as Bwiti Canada

Mississauga, ONT. – After being charged by TICO, Luis Da Silva operating as Bwiti Canada, pleaded guilty to operating as a travel agent without registration, contrary to the Travel Industry Act, 2002.

Luis Da Silva was fined $4,375, inclusive of a victim surcharge and received 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Kristina Wilson
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