TICO hosts open forums on Travel Industry Act review

TICO is reaching out to the industry to share information and to obtain feedback on the comprehensive review of the Travel Industry Act.

Led by the Ontario Government, the goal of the review is to:

• increase regulatory efficiency
• improve consumer protection,
• reduce regulatory burden on business

TICO will be holding Open Forum Sessions to gain insight from industry members and understand the issues, challenges as well as the opportunities to enhance the legislation that regulates Ontario's travel industry.

These sessions are an opportunity for you to receive some valuable information as well as ask questions, provide feedback and network with your peers.

TICO will present information on the all-in-pricing requirement that comes into force on Jan. 1, 2017 and will review the consultation process. TICO will also present a number of priority issues and welcome feedback from attendees on areas such as registration, financial requirements, the Compensation Fund, e-Commerce and education standards and more.

The session is free of charge and all Ontario travel agency owners and travel agents are welcome to attend. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

The Open Forum Sessions will take place in the following locations and dates:

Tuesday, Jan. 10 - Toronto/Mississauga

TICO Offices

2700 Matheson Blvd E, Suite 402, West Tower, TICO Boardroom

Mississauga, ON

4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 - Scarborough

Radisson Hotel Toronto East,

55 Hallcrown Place

Scarborough, ON,

4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Toronto/Mississauga

TICO Offices

2700 Matheson Blvd E, Suite 402, West Tower, TICO Boardroom

Mississauga, ON

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26 - London

Delta London Armouries

325 Dundas Street

London, ON

4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 8 - Cambridge/Kitchener

Four Points by Sheraton

210 Preston Parkway

Cambridge, ON

4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

More sessions will be held around the province in early 2017 and will be announced soon.

Anyone interested in attending the sessions is asked to reply to TICO at tico@tico.ca no later than Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. Space is limited and anyone interested in attending is asked to RSVP as soon as possible.

For more information, contact Susan Janko at (905) 624-6241 ext. 233 or toll free at 1-888-451-8426 ext 233 or email tico@tico.ca.