{February 8, 2007} VICTORIA, BC – The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority (BPCPA) is advising consumers that Classic Designs Ltd (doing business as Uniglobe Gold City Travel and Gold City Travel) is currently operating without a licence from its location in Quesnel BC, and continues to sell and offer travel services in British Columbia.

In British Columbia, travel agencies are required to be licensed with the BPCPA and contribute to the Travel Assurance Fund.   The fund offers added protection to consumers who have purchased travel services from a BC licensed travel agent or travel wholesaler.   Consumers who have booked with Classic Designs Ltd (doing business as Uniglobe Gold City Travel and Gold City Travel) are not protected under the Travel Assurance Fund (TAF). 

The BPCPA continues to investigate this matter and encourages consumers who have had recent business with this company to contact the BPCPA toll free at 1 888 564-9963. 

To determine if a travel agency is licensed by the BPCPA, please visit the Licensing page of the BPCPA webpage to search licensees or contact the BPCPA directly, toll free, at 1-888-564-9963.    

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Media contact:                                                        For TAF Inquiries:
Tatiana Chabeaux-Smith                                            BPCPA Inquiry Centre
Manager of Public Relations                                       Toll Free: 1 888-564-9963             
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Toll Free: 1 888-564-9963  Ext. 2802
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