Hornblower Group

Our City Cruises Co-Chief Operating Officer Dan Russell recently spoke with Crain's Chicago Business on tourism in Chicago. Check out Dan's thoughts on attracting international tourists, hidden gems in Chicago, and the experience from abroad he'd most like to bring to the Windy City.

This week our City Cruises Norfolk Crew was thrilled to take the newly renamed Spirit of Norfolk on its inaugural sail along the Elizabeth River, with more than 150 military service members and their families onboard as guests. The return to the Spirit of Norfolk name not only honors its rich history in Norfolk but also embraces the future under the name that truly represents the community. We're excited to continue creating memorable experiences on the water!

Hornblower Group is honored to welcome Lisa Lutoff-Perlo as the Chairwoman of our Board of Directors! A renowned and award-winning leader in the global hospitality and cruise industries, Lutoff-Perlo will play a crucial role in guiding Hornblower’s strategic direction and fostering growth, innovation, and operational excellence across our diverse portfolio of businesses.

If you're heading to IMEX this October, stop by the City Cruises booth # D2548 to discover our amazing cruise experiences across 16 U.S. ports, from dining and sightseeing to cocktail cruises, private charters, and events. See you there!

Protecting the environment is among our company’s core values, and we’re grateful to our Crew across the globe who carry out this work in their local communities. Our City Cruises Marina del Rey Crew recently gathered for a harbor cleanup event, collecting around 50 pounds of waste from the harbor!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the appointment of Mike Flaskey as the new Chief Executive Officer of Hornblower Group. Mike will officially join our team with immediate effect.  With an impressive track record in several relevant businesses and ventures, Mike brings a wealth of experience and an energized and visionary approach to Hornblower. Mike held senior leadership positions at Wyndham Vacation and Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Diamond Resorts. It was at Diamond that Mike rose from Chief Sales & Marketing Officer to COO, and ultimately CEO, leading the company through a period of major growth that led directly to its highly successful acquisition by Hilton Grand Vacations in 2021. Since then, Mike has served as a Senior Advisor to Capital Resorts and the McKinsey Leisure & Infrastructure practice, staying close to the people, operators, and industry that he helped shape though being a 1st mover in the hospitality experiential space. We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Kevin Rabbitt for his leadership and contributions over the past six years. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. Please join us in thanking Kevin and welcoming Mike to the Hornblower crew! We are excited about the future. #Leadership #NewCEO #Welcome #CompanyName #Innovation #Growth

Congratulations to Scott Thornton, Chief Operating Officer of City Ferry, for being named to City & State's 2024 Transportation Power 100 list of movers and shakers who are keeping New Yorkers in motion!

“It’s something people don’t think of when they think of NYC, but for people here, it’s (a way of life),” Captain Vincent Ardolino told 6sqft of the NYC Ferry. “You can immerse yourself in NYC culture, and there are so many sights you can see from the water from a different perspective.”

If you’re planning to cross a visit to the Statue of Liberty off your bucket list this summer, keep in mind that Statue City Cruises is the only official operator to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Rafael Abreu, VP of Sales and Marketing, spoke with Fox 5 (WNYW-TV New York) on how to avoid scams and make the most of your experience to one of the most iconic tourist attractions in New York City.

At Hornblower Group, we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. This June, we're honored to be celebrating #PrideMonth with our Crew across the globe. In honor of the month, we're sharing our Crew members' stories and what Pride means to them. 🌈