TICO Announces New & Returning Members of Consumer & Industry Advisory Councils

Launched by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) in early 2024, the Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) and Industry Advisory Council (IAC) advise the Board of Directors and management on matters related to consumer protection, challenges and opportunities affecting Ontario’s travel industry and overall emerging trends.

Following a recruitment and selection process, TICO has announced the following new and returning members of its councils.

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

Industry Advisory Council

Newly appointed/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

Consumer Advisory Council

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