TICO Appoints New Members to Consumer and Industry Advisory Councils

Natasha Lair
by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 8:45 AM ET, Tue July 29, 2025

The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has announced new appointments to its Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) and Industry Advisory Council (IAC).

The two councils serve as advisory bodies to TICO’s Board of Directors and management.

“The appointees to both councils bring a wide range of leadership experience, industry insights and consumer viewpoints,” said TICO CEO Richard Smart. 

Richard Smart, TICO President and CEO

Richard Smart, TICO President and CEO. (Photo Credit: TICO)

“Their guidance will play a key role in shaping how we deliver TICO’s consumer protection mandate, supporting the interests of consumers and Ontario’s travel sector.”

Consumer Advisory Council (CAC)

Newly appointed members:

  • Kevin Hooper – Toronto Police Service
  • Tania Kedikian – Development Counsellors International, Travel Media Association of Canada
  • Sasha-Aliya Khan – Onvigo Inc.
  • Hamza Majid – Bereavement Authority of Ontario

Returning members:

  • Angela Dennis – Better Business Bureau Serving Central Ontario Inc. – CAC Chair
  • Ron Noble – Catholic Health Association of Ontario – CAC Vice-Chair
  • Aly Alibhai – Retired
  • Andrew Gaudes – Goodman School of Business, Brock University
  • Irene Kairys – Humber College
  • Judy Pfeifer – Retired
  • Kashmera Self – Corporate Director
  • Marc Spector – Home Construction Regulatory Authority

Industry Advisory Council (IAC)

Newly appointed or re-appointed members:

  • Suzanne Acton-Gervais – Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors
  • Dominic Boisvert – Air Canada Vacations
  • Meredith Burbidge – Direct Travel
  • Tanya Johnson – Travel Edge
  • Angie Miniaci – Lanair Int’l Travel Ltd.
  • Martin Taller – Algonquin College

Returning members:

  • Robert Townshend – Total Advantage Travel and Tours – IAC Chair
  • Vince Accardi – Ontario Motor Coach Association
  • Julie Boucher – Tully Luxury Travel Inc.
  • Joanne Dhue – Sunwing Vacations Inc.
  • Danuela Freel – Four Point Travel
  • Jean Hébert – Canadian Association of Tour Operators
  • Jay Katzeff – Cottage Vacations
  • Karen Nasmith – Skican Ltd.
  • Scott Selig – Amex Bank of Canada

 

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