October 25, 2024 - Charged: Lori Sinnamon operating as Bluewater Property Management
Mississauga, ONT. – The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has charged Lori Sinnamon, operating as Bluewater Property Management, with one count of operating as a travel agent without being registered.
It is alleged that Lori Sinnamon sold travel without TICO registration, specializing in short-term accommodation rentals around Bayfield, Ontario.
Lori Sinnamon will appear in court on January 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. in Goderich, 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 a level playing field and the integrity of Ontario’s travel marketplace to 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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