August 22, 2024 - Charged: Kim Coulter operating as Huron Coast Properties
Mississauga, ONT. – The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has charged Kim Coulter, operating as Huron Coast Properties, with one count of operating as a travel agent without being registered.
It is alleged that Kim Coulter sold travel without TICO registration, specializing in cottage rentals in Southampton, Port Elgin and the Grey-Bruce County region of Ontario.
Kim Coulter will appear in court on October 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. at 215 Cayley Street in Walkerton, 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.
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.
About TICO
Formed in 1997, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) regulates Ontario’s approximately 1,925 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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