Dec 22`11 - Kimberly Greco and Euro International Performance Tours Inc. - Conviction
Toronto – Kimberly Greco and Euro International Performance Tours Inc. have been convicted of one count each of operating as a travel agent without registration contrary to section 4(1)(a) of the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002.
Euro International Performance Tours Inc. operated in the greater Toronto area and Ms. Greco was the president of the company. Consumers lost approximately $49,471.
Kimberly Greco was fined $2,000 and sentenced to a two year period of probation. The probation order included restitution to consumers on the day of sentencing of $32,000 and paying additional restitution of $7,200 during the probation period. In addition Ms. Greco cannot work in the travel industry without the permission of the Travel Registrar and will be subject to a free standing restitution order for the balance of $10,271 owing to consumers.
Euro International Performance Tours Inc. received a suspended sentence.
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
