Tag: TICO certification
Becoming a TICO Certified Travel Counsellor or Supervisor/Manager in Ontario
On January 5, 2026, TICO’s Education Standards Program will become the TICO Certification Program. The program will transition from a static study manual to an interactive e-learning experience. Rather than two levels – Travel Counsellor and Supervisor/Manager – there will be a single seamless learning experience and exam. The fee for the program is being…
What happens when a travel company goes out of business?
Over the last few years, there have been several iconic travel businesses that closed their doors. This has included both local Ontario-based businesses and iconic names like Thomas Cook, an airline and tour operator in the UK and Crystal Cruises, a luxury US-based cruise line. But what did those closures mean for Ontarians? Did you…
6 Tips to Find the Best Travel Agent
Want a holiday trip that’s sensational, instead of just so-so? Sure you can spend the time and do it yourself … or you can save yourself the hassle and get a really great travel agent to help you plan and book trips that deliver the experiences you’re looking for. But how do you know if…
3 Steps to Become a Travel Agent in Ontario!
On January 5, 2026, TICO’s Education Standards Program will become the TICO Certification Program. The program will transition from a static study manual to an interactive e-learning experience. Rather than two levels – Travel Counsellor and Supervisor/Manager – there will be a single seamless learning experience and exam. The fee for the program is being…
What Makes a FantasTICO Travel Agent?
Today is Travel Agent Day and we are celebrating FantasTICO travel agents! A FantasTICO travel agent will take your trip from dramatic to DramaTICO, from exotic to ExoTICO, from romantic to RomanTICO, and will make everything FanTASTICO! FantasTICO Travel Agents are TICO Registered All travel agencies in Ontario are regulated by TICO. Registered TICO agencies…