TICO TICO's Role and Mandate 2

Question 1

TICO operates as what type of organization under Ontario's regulatory framework?

Accepted Answer

A not-for-profit corporation that is a delegated administrative authority operating under provincial government authority

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A federal Crown corporation reporting to Transport Canada

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A branch of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

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A private sector industry association with voluntary membership

Question 2

Which of the following best describes TICO's mandate under the Travel Industry Act, 2002?

Accepted Answer

To protect the public interest by regulating and enforcing standards for Ontario's travel agents and wholesalers

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To promote Ontario as a travel destination to international tourists

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To negotiate airline contracts on behalf of Ontario consumers

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To provide travel insurance to consumers who book through registered agents

Question 3

TICO's board of directors includes representation from which key stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

Both industry representatives and consumer representatives, along with independent directors

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Only travel industry representatives, since TICO is primarily an industry organization

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Only consumer advocates and government officials, with no travel industry input

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Exclusively elected representatives appointed by the Ontario Legislative Assembly

Question 4

Under TICO's education mandate, the TICO examination is required for which individuals?

Accepted Answer

All individuals who wish to register as travel agents in Ontario for the first time

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Only travel agency owners and brokers of record

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All Ontario residents who plan to use a travel agent for international travel

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Only travel agents who specialize in group travel bookings

Question 5

TICO's public registry allows consumers to verify which of the following?

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Whether a travel agent or agency is currently registered with TICO and in good standing

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The commission rates offered by each registered travel agent

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The financial statements and trust account balances of registered agencies

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The names of all clients who have filed complaints against a specific agent

Question 6

How does TICO's role differ from that of a typical industry association such as ACTA (Association of Canadian Travel Agencies)?

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TICO is a statutory regulator with enforcement powers, while ACTA is a voluntary industry association providing advocacy and member services

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TICO is a voluntary organization while ACTA has mandatory membership for all Ontario agents

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Both organizations have identical enforcement powers under Ontario law

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TICO advocates for travel agents while ACTA advocates for consumers