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10.16.23
Hornblower Group Promotes Exceptional Senior Talent To New Roles
Hornblower Group announced today the promotions of several key members of its leadership team,
signaling a strategic move towards reinforcing its commitment and dedication to further building
the organization as a global experiences and transportation leader.
09.21.23
City Experiences Announces Reimagined Cooking School Experience Further Growing Its Portfolio of
Product Offerings
As The First Co-Branded Walks and Devour Tours Product, Guests to Become Immersed in the
Traditions of Italian Cooking with Local Master Chefs, Hosted In A Newly Transformed
State-Of-The-Art Kitchen Facility.
08.08.23
Hornblower Group Selected As Operator For NYC Ferry System
Hornblower Group, The Global Leader in Experiences and Transportation, To Continue To Provide
Their Unmatched Maritime Industry Expertise For The NYC Ferry System And Build Off Success Of
Mayor Adams’ NYC Ferry Forward Plan.
07.26.23
Hornblower Group, In Partnership With The Parco Archeologico Del Colosseo, Unveils A New
Restoration Of The Colosseum Underground In Rome
This all-new exhibition brings forward the history of the Colosseum Underground as visitors are
transported back nearly 2,000 years to Ancient Rome with an immersive tour experience featuring
digitally projected gladiators, specialty curated artifacts and more!
July 2023
Save Up To 40% On Cruise Excursions With Venture Ashore
Venture Ashore’s Essential Collection provides travelers with cruise tours
without the cruise line prices.
07.19.23
Anchor Operating System And Digonex Selected To Power Ticketing At The Toronto Zoo
The partnership will maximize revenue and optimize experience for attendees.
06.19.23
Fishers Island Ferry Selects Anchor Operating System As Its Preferred Ticketing Partner
The partnership aims to enhance efficiency and provide an improved passenger experience for
riders.
05.16.23
Anchor™ Announces Mark Martorana As New Senior Vice President Of Revenue
Martorana Will Be Responsible for Overseeing the Revenue Team and Developing Global Strategies
to Drive Growth as Anchor™ Expands to New Industries, From Transportation to Parks & Zoos.
efforts.
03.29.23
Anchor™ Operating
System Officially Becomes Independent Division Of Hornblower Group
Becoming its own independent division will allow anchor to focus on meeting third-party external
partners needs as a digital ticketing operating system provider.
03.08.23
Hornblower Group Names
Karen Difulgo
Chief People Officer
Hornblower Group announced today Karen DiFulgo
has joined the company as Chief People Officer. Ms. DiFulgo will report to Adam Peakes,
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Hornblower Group.
12.05.22
Venture Ashore Named
“Best for Shore Excursions” at the 2022 U.K. Wave Awards
The world’s largest independent cruise excursion provider,Venture Ashore by City Experiences,
wins its first major industry award for their unique and tailor-made experiential offerings in
top global destinations
12.08.22
Metro-north railroad
and City Experiences announce Walks as new official operator of grand central terminal
tour
MTA Metro-North Railroad and City Experiences today announced global tours and experiences
provider, Walks, as the new operator of the Official Grand Central Terminal Tour.
11.08.22
POLARIS Laboratories®
Announces Fluid Analysis Program Champion Awards
Annually, POLARIS Laboratories® recognizes three customers for achieving
excellence in their fluid analysis programs. Award finalists are chosen based on fluid analysis
program performance, sample compliance, team buy-in and continuous program improvement
efforts.
06.10.22
Hornblower Group Names
Brendan Smith President of Seaward Services, Inc.
Hornblower Group announced today that Brendan Smith, formerly VP of
Engineering, NYC Ferry, has been named President of Seaward Services, Inc. Brendan will report
to Scott Thornton, chief operating officer of Hornblower Group’s Ferries and Transportation
Division..
05.25.22
Falls Fireworks Cruise
to Return this Season
Niagara City Cruises will resume the popular evening cruise this weekend.
It’s even more memorable from the deck of a Niagara City Cruises catamaran at the base of the
Horseshoe Falls.
05.19.22
City Experiences
announces its first U.S. food tour, offered exclusively by Devour Tours, as it expands its
land-based Experience offerings in New York City
The Greenwich Village NYC food tour takes guests on an exclusive culinary
journey through one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods to experience the cuisine that
shaped its beginnings.
05.16.22
Hornblower receives
grant from the
U.S. Department of energy to build the first ever Green Maritime Hydrogen Fueling Station in the
United States
The first of its kind in the world, the design and construction is currently
underway, marking an industry-first in global transportation and green technology.
05.10.22
City experiences
redefines how guests see the world with its one-of-a-kind experiential offerings across major
global destinations
Representing a diverse portfolio water and land-based experiences in top
global cities, City Experiences delivers guests with an unmatched experiential journey that can
only be delivered through its own renowned Crew and expert Tour Guides.
05.02.22
Niagara City Cruises
to Open Mother’s Day Weekend
Operating on a condensed weekend schedule starting May 6, 2022, the popular
Voyage to the Falls tour will run Friday to Monday between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Regular daily
service will return in June.
04.28.22
Bridgeport Boatworks
and Hornblower Marine Announce Local Scholarships
Bridgeport Boatworks and Hornblower Marine announced today the launch of six
scholarships supporting students at Porter & Chester Institute’s Bridgeport campus.
04.27.22
WINDEA CTV Starts
Construction of Three Crew Transfer Vessels Aimed for U.S. Offshore Wind Market
WINDEA CTVLLC, aUS operator of offshore wind Crew Transfer Vessels(CTVs),
announced today that it has commenced construction of three30-meterhybrid ready CTVs.
04.12.22
Hornblower Group Names
Adam C. Peakes Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Hornblower Group announced today Adam C. Peakes has joined the company as
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Peakes will report to Kevin Rabbitt,
chief executive officer, Hornblower Group.
02.15.22
City Experiences
Announces Venture Ashore, The World's Largest Independent Shore Excursion Provider
Venture Ashore becomes the newest addition to the City Experiences portfolio
of brands, further extending the company’s land-based experience offerings in top tourism
destinations around the world.
02.15.22
Hornblower Group
Acquires Australian Based Experiential Travel Group, Journey Beyond
The purchase adds to Hornblower’s growing portfolio of world-class travel
experiences and expands the company’s global footprint further into Australia.
01.26.22
Hornblower Acquires
Two Major Offshore Vessels Now Available For Charter
The Global Leader in Experiences and Transportation will offer the two
Multi-Purpose Supply Vessels for hire/charter, expanding the company’s government and commercial
portfolio under the Seaward Services’ brand.
12.07.21
City Experiences Names
Rinat Glinert Chief Operating Officer Of Venture Ashore
Launching In Early 2022, Glinert Will Lead Business Efforts For Venture
Ashore, The Largest And Most Experienced Independent Shore Excursion Company In The World.
12.01.21
Set Sail This Holiday
Season With City Cruises New York Offering Newly Added Festive Dining Experiences
Splash Onto The New York Holiday Scene Aboard City Cruises New York With
One-Of-A-Kind Experiences To Celebrate Christmas And New Year’s.
10.26.21
Devour Tours Joins
City Experiences’ Portfolio Of Travel Offerings
Under the global experiences provider Walks, Devour Tours will further extend
the company’s culinary reach by providing one-of-a-kind food and wine tours in top tourism
destinations around the world
09.27.21
City Cruises San
Francisco Celebrates Fleet Week 2021
View The Spectacular Blue Angels Aboard A City Cruise During Fleet Week On
San Francisco Bay
09.09.21
City Experiences
Announces VIP Key Master Tour, Offered Exclusively By
Join The Vatican’s Key Master On An Ultimate VIP Tour As The First To Step
Inside The Renowned Museum Before It Opens To The Public, And Even Help Turn On The Lights!
09.01.21
Hornblower Introduces
“Sea Change” The First Zero-Emissions Commercial Ferry Powered 100% By Hydrogen Fuel
Cells
The global leader in experiences and transportation will offer the vessel for
hire/charter in partnership with SWITCH Maritime to deliver an enhanced passenger experience
with technological advancements in maritime decarbonization
08.27.21
Alcatraz City Cruises
Announces Restart Of Alcatraz Island Night Tour Programs
Beginning September 9, Alcatraz City Cruises will offer after-hours visits
of the famed San Francisco landmark for the first time in more than a year.
08.19.21
View the Spectacular
Reimagined Air & Water Show While Enjoying an Afternoon Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
Set sail with City Cruises Chicago to dine and watch the incredible U.S. Navy
Blue Angels fly with the best seats in the city – the water!
08.03.21
Three Renowned San
Diego Institutions Come Together to Launch the Official San Diego Adventure Experience
Combination Ticket Package
This Exclusive Ticket Package, Powered by Anchor™, Allows Discounted Access
to Three Popular Attractions: City Cruises San Diego, San Diego Zoo and Old Town Trolley Tour.
07.27.21
City Cruises Chicago
Hosts July 27th Job Fair Offering Free Cruise Vouchers for Applicants.
Come aboard the signature Odyssey vessel and learn more about unique
employment opportunities ranging from food and beverage service to marine operations and get a
free cruise for two with your interview!
06.30.21
Statue City Cruises
Welcomes French Statue of Liberty Replica to Ellis Island
Extended Operating Hours Begin as Pedestal of Statue of Liberty Reopens July
1st.
06.25.21
City Cruises in Canada
to Hit the Water July 1
Cruise attractions in Niagara Falls, Toronto and Gananoque to set sail under
new banner.
06.01.21
Official Chicago
Waterfront Experience' Launches
Three Celebrated Chicago Institutions Come Together for the First Time to
Create the Official Chicago Waterfront Experience Combination Ticket Package.
05.25.21
Statue City Cruises
Announces Additional Service and Reopening of Liberty State Park on Memorial Day
Weekend
Visitors can enjoy increased capacity on board vessels, iconic museums,
spectacular views and more this summer.
04.27.21
The ‘Official San
Diego Waterfront Experience’ Ticket Package Now Available
This Exclusive Ticket Package, Powered by Anchor™,Allows Discounted Access to
Three Waterfront Attractions:City Cruises in San Diego, USS Midway Museum and Old Town Trolley
Tours.
04.26.21
Celebrate Mother's Day
on the water with a premier brunch cruise aboard City Cruises
Book an unforgettable experience atop a City Cruises vessel this year,
featuring signature
cocktails, specialty food offerings, and spectacular city views.
04.08.21
City Experiences
Acquires Walks
City Experiences announced today it has closed on the acquisition of leading
global tours and experiences provider, Walks.
04.06.21
Hornblower Group
Announces Rebranded Portfolio of Offerings to 'City Experiences'
Hornblower Group, a global leader in world-class
experiences and transportation, announced today the launch of City Experiences
03.26.21
April Film Selections
Announced for San Diego Floating Outdoor Cinema
Dinner and a Movie on the Bay: The Sequel” continues with open-air screenings
aboard the Inspiration vessel’s rooftop deck featuring...
03.15.21
Washington D.C.
Cruising Operations to Resume
Beginning March 19, guests will be welcomed back aboard for one-of-a-kind
experience offerings this cherry blossom season
03.09.21
Alcatraz Cruises
Announces Restart of Alcatraz Touring Operations
Beginning March 15, Alcatraz Cruises welcomes back guests with tours of the
famed San Francisco landmark. Alcatraz Cellhouse to reopen for the first time in more than...
03.08.21
Hornblower Cruises and
Events Names Tara Hippensteel National Director of Tourism
Hippensteel joins the company with more than 20 years of experience in both
the domestic and international travel trade industry.
03.04.21
Floating Outdoor
Cinema Experience Returns in 2021
The open-air screening series returns by popular demand aboard the
Inspiration’s rooftop deck featuring Hollywood blockbusters with signature dining and cruising
experience offerings