The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has announced the appointment of Andrew Gibbons as the incoming Chair of its Board of Directors. The appointment was made by the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.
Gibbons assumes the role on Feb. 25, 2026, succeeding Michael Levinson, whose term concludes following nearly five years of leadership of TICO’s Board.
Gibbons brings extensive experience in the travel and aviation sectors to the role. He previously served as Board Chair of the National Airlines Council of Canada and has held a Board position with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, where he contributed to sector-wide policy development and regulatory modernization.
“We’re pleased to welcome Andrew as our incoming Chair at an important time for TICO and for the travel industry,” said Richard Smart, TICO’s CEO. “As a former airline executive, Andrew brings deep experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, and industry leadership. His insight will be invaluable as TICO’s Board continues its work to strengthen travel consumer protection while fostering a strong and competitive travel marketplace in Ontario.
Smart added: “I am also deeply grateful to Michael, our outgoing Chair, for his steady leadership, commitment, and many contributions to TICO’s mandate over the past five years.”
Formed in 1997, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) regulates Ontario’s approximately 1,900 travel agencies, booking websites and tour operators. TICO administers the Travel Industry Act, 2002. As a consumer protection organization, TICO also facilitates a consumer complaints process and administers the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund.
TICO’s Board of Directors provides strategic and regulatory oversight to ensure the organization continues to meet its consumer protection mandate while adapting to the evolving travel marketplace.
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