Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has announced the creation of two new advisory councils, a move made by Minister's Orders after concerning results of an extensive audit last year.
The two new councils, Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) and Industry Advisory Council (IAC), will play a "crucial role in advising TICO’s Board of Directors and management on matters related to consumer protection, challenges and opportunities affecting Ontario’s travel industry and overall emerging trends," TICO said in a press release.
“The individuals appointed across these two councils reflect diverse areas of leadership, expertise, broad consumer perspectives and industry knowledge,” said TICO President and CEO Richard Smart. “Their insights and recommendations will be invaluable in informing the delivery of TICO’s consumer protection mandate to benefit both consumers and the travel industry as a whole.”
The inaugural meetings of the CAC and IAC will take place in May 2024. For more information about the CAC and IAC, please visit TICO’s website.
Following a comprehensive recruitment and selection process, its inaugural councils are:
Consumer Advisory Council (CAC):
Angela Dennis – Better Business Bureau Serving Central Ontario Inc. – CAC Chair
Ron Noble – Catholic Health Association of Ontario – CAC Vice-Chair
Aly Alibhai – Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Government of Ontario)
Andrew Gaudes – Goodman School of Business, Brock University
George Nikolov – Governance Advisor/Consultant
Irene Kairys – Humber College
Judy Pfeifer – Financial Services Regulatory Authority
Kashmera Self – Interac Corp.
Liz Maier – The Salvation Army
Marc Spector – Home Construction Regulatory Authority
Scott Roseblade – Goway Travel Limited
Yashy Murphy – Parenting To Go
Industry Advisory Council (IAC)
Robert Townshend – Total Advantage Travel and Tours – IAC Chair
Charles Zhao – CPTrip Service Inc.
Danuela Freel – Four Point Travel
Gregory Luciani – TravelOnly Inc.
Jay Katzeff – Cottage Vacations
Jean Hébert – Canadian Association of Tour Operators
Jennifer DiNardo – Bella Vista Travel
Joanne Dhue – Sunwing Vacations Inc.
Julie Boucher – Tully Luxury Travel Inc.
Karen Nasmith – Skican Ltd.
Martin Taller – Algonquin College
Robert Mackie – Expedia Cruises
Scott Selig – Amex Bank of Canada
Vince Accardi – Ontario Motor Coach Association
Wendy Paradis – Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors
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