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JOHN A. KLADOS NAMED VP OF GROUP SALES AT PERILLO TOURS |
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| WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ (February 5, 2020) – Steve Perillo, president and owner of Perillo Tours, a leader in escorted travel to Italy for 75 years, announced the appointment of John A. Klados as the new vice president of group sales for Perillo Tours. |
| In this new role, Klados will lead the charge in targeting and growing sales within the faith-based tourism market across the entire Perillo portfolio including Perillo Tours escorted product, Perilllo’s Learning Journeys brand, and ItalyVacations.com, offering customized itineraries for independent travelers. |
| “Faith-based travel is becoming a more prominent niche and an area for growth, especially within our groups division,” said Perillo. “John’s expertise within this market, combined with his extensive network of relationships make him the perfect candidate to expand this area of our business.” |
Klados joins Perillo Tours with more than 30 years in the travel industry and 20 years of expertise in faith-based tourism. His first introduction to faith travel was at the former Yugoslav Airlines where he served as the assistant sales manager east coast. He is accredited for creating several faith-based travel programs at companies including Trafalgar, Key Tours and most recently at Homeric Tours serving as the VP of marketing and sales. |
| An expert in his field, Klados has been featured on various radio stations, television networks and trade publications on the topic of faith-based tours. His interest in religious travel is deep rooted starting with his parents, Greek immigrants, who raised their children with strong Christian beliefs. His father, a Professor of Ancient Greek and Medieval History at Columbia University helped shape his passion for faith-based tours by combining his love of Christian history and travel. He has traveled extensively around the world visiting countries and sites where early Christianity is rooted. |
| John A. Klados can be reached at Jklados@perillotours.com or by phone at 855-784-7687 ext. 257. For more information on Perillo Tours, visit www.perillotours.com. For information on Perillo’s Learning Journeys, visit www.learningjourneys.com. For more information on Perillo’s ItalyVacations.com, visit www.italyvacations.com. |
About Perillo ToursSince 1945, three generations of the Perillo family have perfected the art of traveling to Italy, making Perillo Tours America's leading tour operator to the country. Crafting itineraries that are the ideal balance of sightseeing, free time and activities, Perillo offers a glimpse into each Italian city and region’s rich traditions. As a growing company, Perillo has expanded to new destinations offering fully escorted tours to Hawaii. Through Perillo’s ItalyVacations.com, independent travelers can design and book a customized vacation to meet their individual needs and desires. Perillo’s Learning Journeys offers cutting-edge travel programs with hands-on learning opportunities and cultural immersion to worldwide destinations including Italy, Bali, India, Malta, Peru and more. |
| For more information on Perillo Tours, visit www.perillotours.com, contact a local travel professional or call (800) 431-1515. |
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