David McCabe, Encore Sports Tours convicted of operating as agent without registration

After being charged by The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), David J. McCabe and Encore Sports Tours pleaded guilty to operating as a travel agent without registration, contrary to the Travel Industry Act, 2002.

As shared in a news bulletin on Monday (Oct. 30), McCabe was fined $9,375, inclusive of a victim surcharge, received a two-year probation and was ordered to complete educational requirements with TICO. Encore Sports Tours also received a suspended sentence.

TICO says it prosecutes unregistered companies and individuals to "maintain the integrity of Ontario’s travel marketplace and ensure consumers are confident purchasing travel from registered professionals." 

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