Middle East Updates from MSC Cruises, TICO and Air Canada
As the U.S.-Israel military operation in Iran moves into its fifth day and Iranian drone and missile attacks spread through the region, there are a number of industry updates of note. Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) CEO, Richard...
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Carriers temporarily suspend Cuba flights, move to ferry passengers back to Canada
Canadian airlines have now temporarily suspended their flights to Cuba and are moving to ferry passengers on the Caribbean island back to Canada. The temporary suspension comes after Cuban authorities advised that the supply of aviation fuel...
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TICO implementing targeted inflationary fee increase for some registrants
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is introducing a targeted, inflationary adjustment to renewal fees for registrants with sales exceeding $10 million. For payments due on or after April 1, 2026, TICO will implement a 2.4%...
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TICO launches enhanced certification program
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has launched a new, enhanced Certification Program and exam for individuals aspiring to become Travel Counsellors and agency Supervisors/Managers. The new TICO Certification Program replaces the...
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TICO to launch enhanced Certification Program
TICO will launch a new, enhanced Certification Program and exam for individuals aspiring to become Travel Counsellors and agency Supervisors/Managers on Jan. 5, 2026. In late May, TICO shared information with industry and stakeholders about...
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TICO gears up for Annual Meeting at end of September
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) will be holding its annual meeting on Sept. 25, 2025 at 5:00 pm., with the meeting: Receiving the financial statements for the previous financial year, together with the Auditor’s Report; ...
TICO offers advice to consumers
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is providing information for consumers who booked packaged travel that include flights on Air Canada – including packages booked with Air Canada Vacations and other TICO-registered businesses whose...
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Air Canada Suspends All Operations, Locks Out Flight Attendants In Response to Strike Action
Air Canada has suspended all operations of Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge due to a strike by its 10,000 flight attendants represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). And in response to CUPE commencing strike action, Air...
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TICO provides information for consumers with upcoming Air Canada Vacations bookings
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is providing information for consumers who booked travel services with Air Canada Vacations (a TICO-registered tour operator) either directly or through a TICO-registered travel retailer (including...
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New TICO data shows generational divide over U.S. travel
New data from the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), Ontario's travel regulator, shows a strong domestic travel trend across all age groups in 2025, while international and U.S. travel intentions reveal a clear generational...
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