If you are approached to sell travel certificates or other travel-related services, you may need to be registered. The Travel Agents Act requires anyone selling travel-related services in BC to be registered. Do not sign a contract unless you understand the terms of the agreement and beware of sellers who suggest you must decide immediately to qualify for a special deal. Many time-share sellers offer special holiday packages or gifts as incentives for consumers to attend sales seminars. Find out if there are any conditions in order for you to receive the gift or travel package.
Consumers have the right to cancel a time-share agreement within seven days of signing a contract.
If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. The Travel Assurance Fund is used to compensate consumers who do not receive any travel services purchased from a registered travel agency, travel wholesaler or travel supplier. The fund covers losses related to leisure travel but does not apply to business travel. Claims against the Fund are reviewed by an independent board. Once you receive the form, fill out all the required sections and mail it, with the required documentation, to the address listed above.