Hornblower

Hornblower names Len Wolin president of City Experiences

Hornblower Group has appointed Len Wolin president of City Experiences, effective January 20. In his new role, Wolin will lead the strategic direction of City Experiences, which encompasses Hornblower Group’s portfolio of water- and land-based experience companies. Wolin will be responsible for executing a unified strategy across the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour Tours brands, with a focus on optimizing operations, enhancing financial performance, and providing executive leadership to ensure...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/hornblower-names-len-wolin-president-of-city-experiences/

Op-Ed: Ferry success comes into focus via public-private partnerships

By Timothy O’Brien, SVP of Ferries and Transportation, Hornblower Group

It’s easy to say that 2024 is the year of the ferry, but that would ignore the strong return and sustained growth of the nation’s most reliable, accessible, and adaptive ferry systems since the pandemic. 

What do each of the most successful systems have in common? They operate via a collaborative public-private partnership between experienced transit agencies and an expert operator with highly-trained local crews.

At NYC...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/op-ed-ferry-success-comes-into-focus-via-public-private-partnerships/

FERRIES 2024: Leveraging technologies in ferry operations

Leveraging technology in ferry operations can greatly enhance efficiency, safety, and customer experience. At Marine Log’s FERRIES 2024 conference on October 29-30 in Seattle, Hornblower Group—a leading name in maritime and hospitality—along with its subsidiary City Experiences and ferry services such as NYC Ferry and Puerto Rico Ferry, will discuss their integration of various technologies into their operations.

The panel will also feature Anchor Operating System, a maritime software company...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/ferries-2024-leveraging-technologies-in-ferry-operations/

Hornblower names Mike Flaskey CEO

Hornblower Group reports that Mike Flaskey has been appointed its new CEO effective immediately. Flaskey, who succeeds Kevin Rabbitt, has previously held senior leadership positions at Wyndham Vacation and Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Diamond Resorts.

At Diamond, Flaskey rose from chief sales & marketing Officer to COO, and ultimately CEO. He led a period of significant growth that culminated in its acquisition by Hilton Grand Vacations in 2021. Since then, he has served as a senior advisor to...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/hornblower-names-mike-flaskey-ceo/

Op-Ed: The rise of renewable diesel in maritime 

By Carrie Song, Vice President, Neste US

Ports are important for the U.S. economy, but it’s no secret that port-related emissions from fossil fuel use impact public health and the climate. As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, the marine industry must incorporate ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Each sector within transportation has the responsibility to create a healthier planet for our children and future generations to come.

Thankfully, there is a simple “today”...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-eds/op-ed-the-rise-of-renewable-diesel-in-maritime/

FERRIES 2023: Renewable diesel as a ferry decarbonization tool

At FERRIES conferences, we talk a lot about various fuel options for ferry operations. One fuel for ferries that we haven’t explored in detail—at least not lately—is renewable diesel.

At FERRIES 2023, taking place November 14-15 in Jersey City, N.J., just across the harbor from New York City, Neste U.S. Vice President of Renewable Road Transportation Carrie Song will discuss how renewable diesel (RD) is being used as a decarbonization tool in the ferry industry and how its customer, Hornblower,...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/ferries-2023-renewable-diesel-as-a-ferry-decarbonization-tool/

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