TICO Announces New Members of Consumer & Industry Councils

TICO has revealed the new members of its Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) and Industry Advisory Council (IAC) following a recent recruitment and selection process.

The Ontario travel industry regulator says the councils bring together diverse voices from consumers and the industry to help inform its work in protecting consumers and supporting a strong, competitive travel marketplace in Ontario.

“We are pleased to welcome our newest council members and look forward to the perspectives they will bring to our discussions,” said TICO’s CEO Richard Smart. 

“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.”

Consumer Advisory Council:

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

Industry Advisory Council

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