Sunwing Travel Group COO Andrew Dawson and Total Advantage Travel & Tours founder Robert Townshend have been elected as industry directors to the board of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO).
TICO held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 26. Due to a technical error with the technology provider, some AGM participants were unable to complete the industry director vote. The provincial regulator then re-launched a registration and voting process, which was held on October 10 and 11.
Townshend was elected for a three-year term, Dawson for a two-year term.
Following changes to its composition, TICO’s Board of Directors is now comprised of three Ministerial appointees, three elected industry directors and three elected public directors.
“The ever-changing landscape of the travel industry over the past three years has meant that both consumers and registrants have needed support more than ever before,” said TICO CEO Richard Smart.
“In working with both groups, our aim has always been, and continues to be, to find fair solutions so that consumers remain confident purchasing their travel from Ontario’s registered businesses.”
The AGM saw TICO’s membership confirm by-law amendments. Some of these were in relation to the Minister’s Orders to TICO on August 11, 2023, while others were general governance changes. More information about TICO’s by-law amendments can be found here.
TICO’s members also voted for three public elected directors:
· Christopher Warren for a three-year term;
· Heather Colquhoun for a two-year term; and
· Archana Gupta-Harit for a one-year term.
Pursuant to the Minister’s Orders issued on August 11, an Industry Advisory Council will be implemented prior to January 1, 2024. More information about the Industry Advisory Council will be shared later this fall.
During the AGM, TICO recognized the commitment and impact of six outgoing Directors:
Nicole Bursey
Joanne Dhue
Mike Foster
Ted Goldenberg
Monica Johnstone
Scott Stewart
A recording of the AGM and questions that were not addressed live will be made available to all registrants next week.
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