Legal
TICO Consumer Protection Disclosure
Luv to Travel is registered with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) under registration #50026967. This page explains your rights as a consumer under Ontario's Travel Industry Act, 2002, and the protections available to you when booking travel through a TICO-registered agency.
1.Our TICO Registration
Luv to Travel is registered with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) under registration number #50026967. This registration is required to operate as a travel agent in Ontario under the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002.
Registration confirms that Luv to Travel meets the requirements of Ontario's Travel Industry Act, 2002, including maintaining errors and omissions insurance and contributing to the Travel Industry Compensation Fund.
2.About TICO
TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario) is the regulatory body that administers the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002, and Ontario Regulation 26/05. TICO is responsible for the registration, education, auditing, and enforcement activities for all Ontario travel agents and wholesalers.
TICO's website: www.tico.ca (opens in new tab). Phone: 1-888-451-8426.
3.Travel Industry Act, 2002
The Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002, and Ontario Regulation 26/05 set out the obligations of registered Ontario travel agents and wholesalers, and the rights of consumers who purchase travel services from them. A copy of the legislation is available at www.ontario.ca/laws (opens in new tab).
4.Consumer Protection
As a TICO-registered agency, Luv to Travel is required to:
- Provide accurate information about the travel services we sell
- Disclose all material terms and conditions before you book
- Hold your funds in trust until they are remitted to suppliers
- Issue receipts for all payments received
- Adhere to TICO's Code of Ethics
5.Trust Account Protection
Funds you pay to Luv to Travel for travel services are held in a trust account in accordance with the Travel Industry Act, 2002, until they are remitted to the relevant supplier. This trust account requirement provides a layer of protection for your deposits and payments.
6.Compensation Fund
Ontario consumers who purchase travel services from a TICO-registered agency may be eligible for compensation from the Travel Industry Compensation Fund in certain circumstances — for example, if a registrant fails to remit money to a supplier, or if there is a material misrepresentation.
The fund is administered by TICO and maximum compensation limits apply. Full details are available at www.tico.ca (opens in new tab).
7.Supplier Financial Default
If a travel supplier (airline, hotel, cruise line, or tour operator) experiences financial insolvency after you have booked, your recourse may be limited depending on how services were purchased. Luv to Travel will make reasonable efforts to assist you in such circumstances. Some protection may be available through the Travel Industry Compensation Fund or your travel insurance provider.
8.Cancellation & Refund Rights
Your rights to cancel and receive a refund depend on the specific terms and conditions of the suppliers involved in your booking. These terms will be disclosed to you before you make a deposit. TICO does not set cancellation or refund policies on behalf of suppliers, but as a registered agency we are required to explain those policies to you clearly at the time of booking.
9.Complaint Process
If you have a complaint about our services, please follow these steps:
- Contact Luv to Travel directly at info@luvtotravel.ca or +1-905-800-1573. We are committed to resolving concerns promptly and professionally.
- If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may file a complaint with TICO at www.tico.ca (opens in new tab) or by calling 1-888-451-8426.
- TICO will review and investigate complaints and may take disciplinary action against registrants found to have violated the Act.
10.Contact TICO
Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO)55 Standish Court, Suite 460
Mississauga, ON L5R 4B2
Phone: 1-888-451-8426
www.tico.ca (opens in new tab)
