February 27, 2024 - Charged: Mark Williams operating as Entertainment Tours
Mississauga, ONT. – The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has charged Mark Williams, operating as Entertainment Tours, with one count of operating as a travel agent without being registered.
It is alleged that Mark Williams primarily sold bus tour packages, which included accommodations and transportation.
Mark Williams will appear in court on April 3, 2024, at 9 a.m. at 605 Rossland Rd. in Oshawa, 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.
About TICO
Formed in 1997, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) regulates Ontario’s approximately 1,950 travel agencies, booking websites and tour operators. TICO administers the Travel Industry Act, 2002 on behalf of the Ontario government. As a consumer protection organization, TICO facilitates a consumer complaints process and administers the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund. By booking travel with a TICO-registered business, consumers have access to added protection. To verify if a company is registered with TICO, and for helpful information and resources, visit www.tico.ca.
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