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Hornblower Group Appoints Mike Flaskey As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEAug 01, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Hornblower Group

Mike Flaskey
OrlandoTransportationTravelWater

Description

Hornblower Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Flaskey as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Jonathan Waggoner, Co-Head of the North American Operating Team at Strategic Value Partners, expressed excitement about Mike's vision for the future of Hornblower. Flaskey, with significant experiences in senior leadership positions at prominent companies such as Wyndham Vacation and Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is set to lead Hornblower through the next phase of growth and innovation.

Company Information

Company

Hornblower Group

Location

Orlando, Florida, United States

About

Hornblower Group is a global leader in transportation and sightseeing, with over a century of maritime and hospitality innovation. Through our City Experiences division, we deliver unforgettable experiences via brands like City Cruises, Walks, Devour, and City Ferry—offering dining cruises, guided tours, and essential ferry services across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Our portfolio includes Hornblower Marine, providing vessel maintenance at Bridgeport Boatworks, and Anchor Operating System, LLC, delivering smart reservation and ticketing solutions for travel and entertainment industries. Operating in 10 countries and 50+ U.S. cities, we serve over 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, with offices in San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, New York, London, Dublin, and Ontario, Canada, we’re redefining how people explore the world—by water, by land, and experience.

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