Hornblower names Len Wolin president of City Experiences
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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\u2019s 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 continued growth and success.<\/p>\n
Wolin has over 30 years experience in the hospitality industry, most recently as senior vice president of hotel operations at Sonesta International Hotels, responsible for the performance and profitability of the company\u2019s portfolio of more than 200 hotels.<\/p>\n
\u201cLen is a proven leader with a strong track record of delivering outstanding results and innovative strategies across the hospitality sector,\u201d said Mike Flaskey<\/a>, CEO of Hornblower Group. \u201cWe are confident that Len\u2019s expertise and vision will help elevate City Experiences as a global leader in immersive travel experiences. We are thrilled to welcome him to our team and look forward to the many contributions he will make in this new role.\u201d<\/p>\n Before joining Sonesta, Wolin served as senior vice president of global hotel operations at Club Quarters Hotels<\/a>, where he led operational strategy for the company\u2019s portfolio of properties.<\/p>\n He began and spent most of his career at Marriott International and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where he held a variety of senior leadership positions .<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m excited to join Hornblower Group and lead City Experiences as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional travel and leisure experiences around the world,\u201d Wolin said. \u201cI look forward to working alongside our talented team to drive operational excellence and build an even deeper sense of loyalty among our guests as they create lasting memories.\u201d<\/p>\n Wolin holds an MBA from the University of Maryland University College and a bachelor\u2019s degree from Cornell University School of Hotel Administration.<\/p>\n Click here for a headshot of Wolin.<\/p>\n About Hornblower Group<\/p>\n Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group\u2019s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking tours and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group\u2019s premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Marine, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group, provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing, and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism, and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group\u2019s global portfolio covers a dozen countries and territories, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Hornblower Group\u2019s additional corporate offices reside in Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. Majority ownership of Hornblower is with funds managed by investment firm Strategic Value Partners (SVP). For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n pr@cityexperiences.com<\/p>\n The post Hornblower names Len Wolin president of City Experiences<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n#<\/h2>\n