October 30, 2025 - Charged: Alexander Gardner operating as Myskitrip
Mississauga, ONT. – The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has charged Alexander Gardner, operating as Myskitrip, with one count of operating as a travel agent without being registered.
Alexander Gardner previously operated as an outside sales representative for a TICO-registered travel agency, and it is alleged he continued to promote and sell international ski holidays without TICO registration after that arrangement concluded.
Alexander Gardner will appear in court on December 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. in Owen Sound, Ontario.
Individuals convicted in Court of offences relating to the Travel Industry Act, 2002 are subject to fines of up to $50,000 and/or prison terms of up to two years. Corporations are subject to fines of up to $250,000.
TICO prosecutes unregistered companies and individuals to maintain the integrity of Ontario’s travel marketplace, giving consumers confidence when purchasing travel from registered professionals, while ensuring a level playing field for registered businesses.
About TICO
Formed in 1997, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) regulates Ontario’s approximately 1,900 travel agencies, booking websites and tour operators. TICO administers the Travel Industry Act, 2002. 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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