Portland, OR (November 8, 2024) – Passport Online, a trailblazer in travel technology solutions, proudly announces its rebranding to VacationPort. This transformation underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and its evolution within the travel industry. Alongside the new name, VacationPort introduces a vibrant, modern logo that captures its role as the essential digital bridge connecting suppliers, consortia, and agents across all levels of the travel industry.
“Rebranding to VacationPort marks a significant milestone in our journey,” said Sudhir Bhagwan, Chairman and CEO of VacationPort. “Our new name and logo symbolize our dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions and exceptional service to our clients. We are thrilled about the future and the myriad opportunities this change will bring.”
The rebranding is a strategic move to enhance VacationPort’s product offerings and expand its market presence. Customers can look forward to a suite of new features and improvements designed to simplify and enrich the travel planning experience.
“At VacationPort, we’re ushering in a new era of travel technology,” said Andrew Borst, CTO of VacationPort. “Our rebranding is more than a new name—it’s a renewed commitment to innovation and quality. We’ve been modernizing our products to offer a sleek, professional look and enhanced functionality, starting with our corporate website. Our new identity is only the beginning as we’re working on groundbreaking projects we’ll be unveiling soon.”
In late September, Passport Online launched a new Premium tier of its flagship website program, NexCite, along with custom website design services. These offerings ensure that each website reflects the unique identity of the client’s brand and style. The Premium tier includes all the powerful tools and features of NexCite, plus:
- Exclusive model pages and themes
- Blog functionality
- Five additional AgentPort® accounts
- Enhanced setup with up to five hours of design support
- Custom trip requests
- Free ESP social media account and library
- Priority support
Coming soon are new Supplier and Destination Highlight Pages, seamlessly integrated into VacationPort’s systems to boost brand exposure and highlight the unique attributes of each supplier and destination.
“Our goal is to empower travel professionals with the best tools and resources,” added Bhagwan. “The new Premium tier and upcoming features are just the beginning of what we have in store.”
VacationPort is also excited to announce new investments in personnel, underscoring their commitment to excellence and growth. Lisa Maher recently joined the VacationPort team as the new Sales Manager. With her extensive experience and proven success in driving business growth and nurturing client relationships, Lisa will be instrumental in maximizing the value of each client’s
VacationPort partnership. Her addition to the team marks a significant step forward in VacationPort’s mission.
VacationPort invites all its clients and partners to join in celebrating this exciting transformation. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as VacationPort continues to lead the way in travel technology.
About VacationPort
VacationPort is a leading provider of digital solutions for the leisure travel industry, specializing in website development, rich web content, email marketing, and social media strategies. As a major distribution channel, VacationPort helps leisure travel suppliers create, expand, and diversify their digital footprint by connecting with leading consortia, travel advisors, retail agencies, professional home-based agent networks, and their clients. The company enables millions of shopping sessions on thousands of travel agency websites each month. For more information, visit https://vacationport.travel