TICO Registration Requirements

Question 1

Under the Travel Industry Act, 2002, who is required to be registered with TICO to sell travel services in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Any person or business that sells travel services to Ontario consumers

Answer

The Travel Industry Act, 2002 requires any person or entity selling travel services to Ontario consumers to be registered with TICO, regardless of business size or type.

Question 2

Which of the following is a category of registrant recognized under TICO?

Accepted Answer

Travel wholesaler

Answer

TICO registers travel agents and travel wholesalers under the Travel Industry Act, 2002; travel insurers are regulated under separate legislation.

Question 3

What education requirement must individuals working as travel agents in Ontario fulfil under TICO standards?

Accepted Answer

Completion of the TICO Education Standards exam

Answer

TICO requires individuals selling travel services to complete the TICO Education Standards exam, ensuring baseline knowledge of consumer protection obligations.

Question 4

If a travel agency operates three branch locations in Ontario, how must those locations be registered with TICO?

Accepted Answer

Each branch location must hold its own separate TICO registration

Answer

Each branch location of a travel agency must be separately registered with TICO, as registration is location-specific.

Question 5

Can a travel agent based in another Canadian province sell travel services to Ontario consumers without registering with TICO?

Accepted Answer

No, they must register with TICO if selling to Ontario consumers

Answer

TICO's jurisdiction is based on where the consumer is located, not where the seller operates, so out-of-province agents serving Ontario consumers must register with TICO.

TICO - Travel Industry Council of Ontario Practice Test

TICO - Travel Industry Council of Ontario Practice Test

TICO Registration Requirements