
Hornblower names Len Wolin president of City Experiences
Written by Nick Blenkey
Len Wolin
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 continued growth and success.
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’s portfolio of more than 200 hotels.
“Len is a proven leader with a strong track record of delivering outstanding results and innovative strategies across the hospitality sector,” said Mike Flaskey, CEO of Hornblower Group. “We are confident that Len’s 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.”
Before joining Sonesta, Wolin served as senior vice president of global hotel operations at Club Quarters Hotels, where he led operational strategy for the company’s portfolio of properties.
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 .
“I’m excited to join Hornblower Group and lead City Experiences as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional travel and leisure experiences around the world,” Wolin said. “I 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.”
Wolin holds an MBA from the University of Maryland University College and a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University School of Hotel Administration.