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08/11/2026

07/30/2026

With the potential for a WestJet labour disruption in the coming days, TICO is sharing information for consumers who booked travel services with WestJet Vacations & Sunwing Vacations either directly or through a TICO-registered travel agency or booking website.

For more, visit: https://tico.ca/news/advisory/853-information-for-consumers-with-upcoming-westjet-vacations-and-sunwing-vacations-bookings.html

02/11/2026

✈️ Booked a trip to Cuba? Know your rights! 🇨🇺

If you’ve booked travel to Cuba through a TICO-registered agency or tour operator, Ontario consumer protection laws have your back — especially with ongoing travel disruptions there. That means:

✔️ You’re entitled to a refund, comparable alternate travel services, or a voucher/credit if something you paid for can’t be delivered.
✔️ If your accommodations aren’t as promised, you should be offered a refund or alternate stay.
✔️ Your travel agent must tell you about conditions in Cuba that could affect your decision before and after booking.
✔️ Standard booking terms (like change fees) still apply if services are available, and some suppliers are offering goodwill options too.

👉 Talk to your travel agent for details or questions!

❗Booked travel to Cuba? Discover your consumer protection rights with TICO - Travel Industry Council of Ontario, Ontario's travel regulator.

✅ What to do if your travel plans have changed
✅ When you’re eligible for a refund
✅ When alternatives must be offered

🔗 Learn more: https://www.tico.ca/blog/cuba-travel-bookings-consumer-protection-explained

12/16/2025

For travelers looking to stay comfortably without splurging on a ryokan or ultra-luxury escape, Kyoto has a growing list of beautifully designed hotels at approachable price points. Here are my top Kyoto stays under $500 a night (with rates fluctuating around seasons and festivals).

🏨 Featured Hotels:
• Dusit Thani Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-dusit-thani-kyoto.68qEqU9
⭐️ Book with Trudy Travels for perks including as $100 hotel credit, daily breakfast, and an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.

• Hyatt Regency Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-hyatt-regency-kyoto.LhxmXRG
⭐️ Book with Trudy Travels for perks including $100 hotel credit, a welcome amenity, daily breakfast, and an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.

• Ace Hotel Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-ace-hotel-kyoto.XOfyeSL

• Dhawa Yura Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-kyoto-yura-hotel-mgallery.XCtTJPF
⭐️ Book with Trudy Travels for perks including a $100 hotel credit, daily breakfast, and an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.

• The Blossom Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-the-blossom-kyoto.2jzjf4w

• Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-hotel-the-mitsui-kyoto.ihspHwa
⭐️ Book with Trudy Travels for perks including a $100 hotel credit, a welcome amenity, daily breakfast, and an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.

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For travelers looking to stay comfortably without splurging on a ryokan or ultra-luxury escape, Kyoto has a growing list of beautifully designed hotels at ap...

12/12/2025

Ready to plan the destination wedding of your dreams? In this video, we explore 9 breathtaking luxury wedding venues around the world — from European castles and historic abbeys to tropical beachfront resorts and romantic mountain lodges. Each venue offers stunning ceremony settings, world-class service, and unforgettable charm, making your celebration truly magical.

Ready to plan the destination wedding of your dreams? In this video, we explore 9 breathtaking luxury wedding venues around the world — from European castles...

12/05/2025

Discover one of Montreal’s most iconic and peaceful landmarks — Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, Canada’s largest church and a beloved pilgrimage site visited by millions each year.

08/16/2025

TICO is sharing important information for consumers who booked packaged travel that include flights on Air Canada. This includes packages booked with Air Canada Vacations and other TICO-registered businesses whose packages include Air Canada flights.

For more information: https://tico.ca/news/advisory/797-information-for-consumers-with-packaged-travel-bookings-impacted-by-the-air-canada-labour-disruption.html

08/15/2025

08/15/2025

08/08/2025

🔥 Heat Warning Alert for Toronto! 🔥

Starting this Saturday, expect several days of very hot and humid weather — highs of 30-33°C and humidex up to 40°C!

Stay safe:
💧 Drink lots of water early and often
🌞 Avoid the midday sun
👒 Wear light, loose clothes and a hat
❄️ Use fans, AC, or visit cooling centres
👵 Check on vulnerable friends and family
🚫 Never leave kids or pets in parked cars