February 27, 2024 - Convicted: Bermuda Accommodations Inc. and Fiona Campbell
Mississauga, ONT. – After being charged by TICO, Fiona Campbell and Bermuda Accommodations Inc. pleaded guilty to one count each of operating as a travel agent without being registered.
Additionally, Fiona Campbell pleaded guilty to being an Officer and Director of a Corporation and failing to take reasonable care to prevent the Corporation from committing an offence.
Fiona Campbell was fined $15,625, inclusive of a victim surcharge. Both Fiona Campbell and Bermuda Accommodations Inc. received a suspended sentence and a two-year probation.
TICO prosecutes unregistered companies and individuals to maintain the integrity of Ontario’s travel marketplace and ensure consumers are confident purchasing travel from registered professionals.
About TICO
Formed in 1997, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) regulates Ontario’s approximately 1,950 travel agencies, booking websites and tour operators. TICO administers the Travel Industry Act, 2002 on behalf of the Ontario government. As a consumer protection organization, TICO facilitates a consumer complaints process and administers the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund. By booking travel with a TICO-registered business, consumers have access to added protection. To verify if a company is registered with TICO, and for helpful information and resources, visit www.tico.ca.
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