VacationPort Appoints Industry Veteran Joe Maloney as President

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Beaverton, OR – April 27, 2026 – VacationPort (formerly Passport Online) has announced the appointment of Joe Maloney as President. Maloney brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the cruise and travel sectors, most recently serving as Head of Sales for Mitsui Ocean Cruises, where he played a key role in building trade partnerships and driving global revenue growth. Interviews with Joe Maloney can be arranged.

 

 

Maloney will lead VacationPort into its next chapter, focusing on innovation, partner engagement, and expanding the company’s role as a critical technology platform for both travel suppliers and advisors.

 

 

“Joe is exactly the kind of leader we envisioned,” said Randy Goodrich, Founder of VacationPort. “He understands both sides of our business and brings a deep appreciation for the relationships that drive success in this industry. We’re confident he will build on our legacy and lead us into an exciting next phase.”

 

 

Prior to joining Mitsui Ocean Cruises, Maloney served as Vice President, North America for Swan Hellenic, where he led sales, marketing, and reservations strategy across the U.S. and Canada, significantly expanding distribution channels and driving strong revenue growth. Earlier, he held senior leadership roles at AAA Travel Colorado, Scenic USA, and The Travel Corporation, where he consistently delivered outsized results, including building high-performing teams, scaling new market operations, and dramatically increasing revenue and partner engagement. Over his career, he has been recognized for his ability to align commercial strategy with customer experience, develop innovative distribution models, and foster long-term relationships across the travel advisor community.

 

 

“VacationPort has built an incredible foundation and a trusted reputation across the travel industry,” said Maloney. “I’m excited to expand our platform and deliver even greater value to both our supplier partners and travel advisors.”

 

 

VacationPort provides suppliers with a powerful distribution and marketing platform to showcase products, manage content, and reach a broad network of travel advisors.

 

 

For travel advisors, VacationPort offers a comprehensive digital toolkit including customizable websites, booking tools, and marketing automation.