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Joseph

Bordonaro

4 years of experience
Cleveland, Ohio
United States of America (USA)

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"Imagination is more important than knowledge."

About

I am a Cleveland, Ohio-based Tour Director, who completed the Tour Director Program with the International Guide Academy in Denver, CO, and earned the Certified International Tour Manager (CITM) designation in March 2019. I have also completed Destination training with Trip School – New York City, Boston, New England Fall Foliage; and have trained with ITMI and Cherie Anderson of Professional Tour Management Training. Prior to tour directing, I applied a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Business in a 30+ year career in Marketing and Sales. I have led multi-day tours in Washington D.C. – including Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Jamestown, and Williamsburg; Boston – including Salem, Plymouth, and Lexington & Concord; New York City – Manhattan; New England: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Western MA, Central New York; and Philadelphia, Erie, Gettysburg and Shanksville, PA. I bring a wide range of life experiences to my tours as – a former athlete, entertainer, business executive, world traveler, and educator – and I work extremely hard to make the tours I lead unique and fun, and take great satisfaction in leading people to amazing destinations.

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursLarge Group ToursMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director
Fun Fact!
I love comedy and in the '80s did a little bit of stand-up in the Midwest. Decided to get an MBA instead. Mistake! Have worked in the wine, optical, gaming, and health insurance industries.
Hobbies & Interests
Movies, comedy, sports, history, genealogy, Italy.

Testimonials

The best! Amazing! Top tier! I only want to travel with him! - 5 stars

Awesome! - 5 stars

Wonderful! He was very helpful and accommodating. If there were any issues or things we wanted to do he would make time and help us out! A very big thank you for him! - 5 stars

Joe was amazing! He gave the kids detailed information about each thing that we did. He also asked them questions to keep them engaged in the whole experience. He was completely amazing. - 5 stars

I loved his calm, ready-going personality. He was so much fun to hang out with. - 5 stars

"We love you, Joe!"  and "Joe! Joe! Joe!" - chanted on the motorcoach at the end of multiple student tours.  

"Your expertise through this whole trip is appreciated. I learned so much and felt very safe in your care. You have a very calming personality and handle issues beautifully. Thank you!"

"You guided us through 8 states with interesting facts and knowledge. When things needed attention you handled them smoothly. Thanks for your help you gave to all of us."

"We want you to be our tour director on all our future tours!"

 

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

CLE

Licenses

Washington, D.C.

Training

International Guide Academy (IGA); ITMI - Italy Master Class; Trip School Destination Training - Boston, NYC, and New England Fall Foliage with Newport, RI

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Miami University, Oxford OH

MBA - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

General Availability

Currently booking the Fall of 2024.
https://tinyurl.com/joebordonaroavailability

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