TICO Conviction
Finton Travel Ltd. pled guilty and was convicted of one count of carrying on business with Carolyn Solomon, who was required to be registered as a travel agent, but was not in fact so registered, contrary to the Travel Industry Act.
Finton Travel Ltd. is a registered travel agent under the Act. It operates in Toronto and elsewhere in Ontario. The conviction was entered and the following sentence was imposed: Restitution payable to two consumers, prior to the date of sentencing, and $1,000 fine.
Thomas Chellakudam, an officer of Finton Travel Ltd., pled guilty and was convicted of one count of failing to take reasonable care to prevent Finton Travel Ltd. from committing the offence. A fine of $3,000 and a probation order for one year was imposed.
