Jun 14`11 - John G. Pelosi o/a Tiger/Eagle Sports Functions - Conviction
Toronto – John G. Pelosi o/a Tiger/Eagle Sports Functions has been convicted on eight counts of acting or holding himself out as being available to act as a travel agent without being registered contrary to subsection 4(1)(a) of the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002.
Mr. Pelosi operated in the Keswick area and elsewhere selling accommodations and transportation to sports events. Consumer losses amounted to approximately $100,000. Mr. Pelosi was sentenced to 21 days in jail and was arrested and taken into custody on June 7, 2011.
Formed in 1997, TICO is a not-for-profit corporation wholly financed by Ontario-registered travel agents and wholesalers. It administers the Travel Industry Act, 2002 and the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund. TICO may be contacted at (905) 624-6241 or 1-888-451-TICO. Visit TICO’s website at www.tico.ca or email TICO at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Reference: Michael Pepper, C.E.O. TICO (905) 624-6241
