TICO Welcomes New Advisory Board Members

TICO, Ontario’s travel industry council has welcomed the members of its advisory boards for the latest term. 

Saying that TICO looks forward to learning the perspective of the new members, CEO Richard Smart stressed the importance of the work being done by the Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) and the Industry Advisory Council (IAC).  "The councils play an important role in helping us better understand the issues and trends shaping Ontario's travel marketplace, ensuring our work continues to reflect the evolving needs of both consumers and the industry," says Smart.

TICO recruits and selects diverse voices from consumers and the travel industry “to help inform TICO’s work in protecting consumers and supporting a strong, competitive travel marketplace” in Ontario. 

Related: TICO Invites New Voices for Advisory Councils

CAC

Newly appointed/re-appointed members:

• Joelle Dorismond – Allianz Global Assistance
• Irene Kairys – Humber College
• Ron Noble – Catholic Health Association of Ontario – CAC Vice-Chair 
• Michelle Zimmer – Travelweek

 

Returning members:

• Angela Dennis – Better Business Bureau Serving Central Ontario Inc. – CAC Chair
• Aly Alibhai – Retired
• Andrew Gaudes – Goodman School of Business, Brock University
• Kevin Hooper – Toronto Police Service
• Tania Kedikian – Development Counsellors International, Travel Media Association of Canada
• Sasha-Aliya Khan – The Travel Agent Next Door
• Hamza Majid – Bereavement Authority of Ontario
• Marc Spector – Home Construction Regulatory Authority

 

IAC

Newly appointed/re-appointed members:

• Vince Accardi – Ontario Motor Coach Association
• Suzanne Acton-Gervais – Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors
• Dean Dacko – Uniglobe Travel Eastern Canada
• Mike Foster – Nexion Travel Group Canada – IAC Chair (incoming)
• Jean Hébert – Canadian Association of Tour Operators
• Prabaharan Nadarajah – Voyzant Inc.

  

Returning members:

• Robert Townshend – Total Advantage Travel and Tours – IAC Chair (outgoing)
• Dominic Boisvert – Air Canada Vacations
• Julie Boucher – Tully Luxury Travel Inc.
• Meredith Burbidge – Direct Travel
• Joanne Dhue – Sunwing Vacations Inc.
• Jay Katzeff – Cottage Vacations
• Angie Miniaci – Lanair Int’l Travel Ltd.
• Karen Nasmith – Skican Ltd.
• Scott Selig – Amex Bank of Canada
• Martin Taller – Algonquin College

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