国际妇女节是一个全球性的节日，旨在庆祝各行各业和各个社区的妇女所取得的成就和做出的贡献。 在这一天，我们表彰在性别平等方面取得的进步，同时也承认仍有许多工作要做。在霍恩布洛尔集团（Hornblower Group），我们为那些帮助我们取得成功的杰出女性感到自豪--无论是担任船长、管理运营，还是为游客提供难忘的体验。霍恩布洛尔的女性正在塑造海事和酒店业的未来。今天，我们庆祝她们的奉献精神、领导能力以及她们在不断变化和发展的行业中持续掀起的浪潮。
规划航向：霍恩布洛尔的女性和那些激励她们的人
为庆祝国际妇女节，我们采访了一些令人难以置信的女性船员，了解她们的旅程、挑战和最喜欢的水上时刻。她们的故事反映了她们对工作的热情、力量和热爱。
航海业历来以男性为主，但这并没有阻止霍恩布洛尔公司的女员工们茁壮成长。克服陈规陋习、证明自己的技能以及相互支持是她们成功的关键。我们询问了我们的船员：
哪些女性在您的职业道路上给过您启发或支持？这种支持是什么样的？您收到过的最好的职业建议是什么？
"职场妈妈一直激励着我，因为我知道做一个职场妈妈有多难。无论这位妈妈是同事、老板还是亲戚，她们兼顾责任的能力总是激励着我。她们理解陪伴家人的重要性，当我在努力平衡各种承诺时，她们会多次给予我同情和鼓励。
“Two pieces of advice have influenced and stuck with me throughout my career. The first general manager I worked with advised me to always say yes to a new task and take on new challenges, even if I don’t have experience doing what is asked of me. I believe this advice is why my journey with this company has lasted so long and has taken many different paths, from ticket booth agent to restaurant manager, food & beverage Manager, marketing manager, and now public cruise manager. The other piece of advice came from my current general manager, who always asks, “How much better could we be doing?” even when things are going great. Most likely, there is something more we could be doing to make our best even better.” – Abby Markowski, Public Cruise and Group Excursion Sales Manager, Boston Harbor City Cruises
"所有这些人。新老同事、前任和现任思想领袖、艺术家/企业家、有影响力的名人、我当地的咖啡师、碧昂丝....。这种支持来自于在大大小小的日常任务中的合作，也来自于那些重大的 "啊哈 "时刻，他们知道自己也是从一个想法开始的。
"其实也算不上建议，但即兴表演的一个原则让我记忆犹新，而且可以应用在很多方面，那就是'是的，而且'。这不一定是字面上的意思，更多的是指
对他人的想法保持开放和接纳的心态。而 "和 "的部分则鼓励通过添加自己的部分来扩展想法，共同打造独一无二的作品。" -Jacquie Walther，纽约轮渡公司创意总监
"身为维尔京群岛人，就意味着要融入一个紧密团结、相互支持的社区。这个强大的社区在 
帮助我开始我的水上职业生涯。自从我开始驾驶帆船/摩托艇以来，我的周围就充满了鼓励。我有幸得到了业内其他女性的支持，这对我的成就产生了巨大的影响。这些支持增强了我对航海事业的热情，帮助我在男性主导的领域中游刃有余。."-波士顿港市游轮公司港口总监助理 Challis Diaz
"我父亲给了我一些最好的职业建议。当我告诉他我打算上大学攻读餐饮管理专业时，他说："只要你明白在酒店业工作意味着你是工作的那个人，而其他人都在享受美好时光。我从未忘记这句话，我承认并接受晚上、节假日和周末工作的牺牲，因为我热爱我的职业，并认为它很重要。
"建立关系和网络。你的专业网络是你最宝贵的资源之一，因此要与同事、导师和业内其他人建立牢固的关系。海事界是一个紧密联系的团体，机会往往来自于你认识的人，就像你知道什么一样。 -StevieMacDonald, Charter Mate, City Cruises UK
"要知道自己的时机何时成熟，不要强求。如果你的心态不对，也不要勉强，因为不是每个人的节奏都一样，所以要跟着自己的节奏走。"--DeborahLee，纽约渡轮船长
"继续努力。会有挫折，但如果你想得到什么，就必须继续努力。杰奎琳-赫尔特尔-梅西纳，纽约市渡轮船长
““Get clear on who you are and the kind of leader you want to be, then show up as that person every day. It’s easy to get caught up in expectations or try to fit into a mold that others create for you. Know your strengths, own your values, and lead with confidence in your own style.”-Linda Condorelli, VP of Operations, Walks and Devour Tours
Celebrating Women Captains
Captain: Jamie Riddel Port: Chicago
Favorite view to share with guests during a cruise?
I love doing crib runs on the Seadog… very few commercial boats go out that far, and the view is stunning, particularly at sunset.
Favorite City Cruises experience to work on, and why?
If the weather is nice and the lake is calm enough, driving the Extreme Thrill Ride is every bit as fun as you’d imagine it to be. Disembarking passengers after whipping that boat around is one of the most satisfying parts of my job. We get a lot of repeat customers, even on the same day.
What inspired you to become a boat captain?
Necessity. I applied to be a deckhand on the Odyssey when I was 19 because I was alone and had no support. Doing my job directly affected my ability to take care of myself financially. Every raise and promotion gave me a little bit more freedom. I saw getting my Captain’s license as a ticket to my future, to living a fuller life, not just surviving it. Falling in love with the maritime industry just happened along the way.
Why is it important to see women in leadership roles on the water?
I started in the industry in 2001 and got my license in 2003. All of my mentors have been men. I did not really see women in leadership roles at that time; however, there were women integral to my success in the industry. There was a small group of us who worked crew on different vessels at Navy Pier. We were young women who took pride in our job, shared our experiences, encouraged, and took care of each other. They changed my perspective on the maritime industry. I stopped seeing it as a “boy” job and just saw it as a job, a job that we were all entitled to do. Almost all of us went on to get our licenses. Seeing women in leadership roles on the water makes the maritime industry more accessible to those who might not realize it is an option and safer for those who might otherwise avoid a male-dominated industry. Today, being a mentor to others is my favorite part of this job.
How do you define leadership as a captain?
As a captain, being a good leader is constantly evolving. Earning the respect of crew, passengers, and colleagues goes hand-in-hand with trust and involves honing both your hard skills, like operating the vessel along with soft skills like managing your crew. Training new captains heavily focuses on how well one can dock a boat, but learning from mistakes, making hard decisions under pressure, empowering your crew, striving to learn new skills, and being reliable are marks of a good leader.
Captain: Elsa Bishop Port: San Francisco Bay
Favorite view to share with guests during a cruise?
Obviously, the classic Golden Gate Bridge, hopefully with a sunset in the background!
Favorite City Cruises experience to work on, and why?
I always love working on the San Francisco Belle on New Year’s Eve.
What does International Women’s Month mean to you?
Great question – I love to imagine women being celebrated all over the world for their immense contributions to society at large.
What does being a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field mean to you?
I feel it’s so important to be representing strong, competent women in our field, and I love seeing more and more women becoming marine professionals, both dockside and out on the water. I was raised by women mariners in coastal Alaska, so as far as I could tell, women belonged and excelled on boats of all kinds. Why shouldn’t it be the case everywhere? That being said, I work with and appreciate all of my coworkers regardless of gender. I’m lucky to have so many awesome managers and coworkers of all identities!
Why is it important to see women in leadership roles on the water?
The more we show up, the more we can change opinions about what types of workplaces we belong in, and the more our opinions will be heard.
What is the best leadership advice you’ve received?
Leave the chip on your shoulder behind – focus on the job and let your work speak for you. Always take responsibility for your mistakes and use them as an opportunity to prevent more in the future.
What inspired you to become a boat captain?
Being raised by two professional and adventurous boat operators, most of my family members are in the maritime field, so for me, it made sense to join the family trade. Also, being raised on a remote island in Alaska, only accessible by boat, helped a lot, too! I am attracted to the type of fortitude of character it has helped me develop over the years, which did not come naturally to me. It has made me a more confident and joyful individual!
How do you define leadership as a captain?
Being a good leader and captain of a vessel to me means communicating clearly and calmly with your team to achieve desired results. Sometimes things get stressful during maneuvering and docking, and it requires thinking on the fly – if communication breaks down, even good leadership in those moments can fail. I think it’s important to remember that respect goes both ways between deck crew and the bridge, and maintaining good working relations shouldn’t go by the wayside in daily operations.
Captain: Ellie Scott Port: San Francisco Bay
Favorite view to share with guests during a cruise?
Angel Island State Park.
Why is it important to see women in leadership roles on the water?
In 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that women make up 24.7 percent of the water transportation industry in the United States. All it takes to challenge the culture of any maritime company is to bring in one woman as a captain or mate. One person is not a trend, but it’s a great start and can motivate more people to move up.
智慧之言：给下一代女性的建议
对于考虑在航海业发展的年轻女性，我们的船员们有一个忠告--加油！请继续阅读，听听她们的最佳建议。
“Challenge stereotypes! Be prepared to face stereotypes, but don’t let them define you. Use every opportunity to demonstrate that your abilities a
re just as strong, if not stronger than anyone else’s. The more you prove your competence, the more those around you will recognise the value you bring.”-Stevie MacDonald, Charter Mate, City Cruises UK
“Don’t focus on what people assume; focus on what you can do. Perfect that and be the best you can be.”-Liana Harrison, Captain, NYC Ferry
"不要认为这是男人的世界，做你该做的就好。每个人都会犯错；用你所知道的和你所拥有的技能去工作吧！"--黛博拉-李，纽约渡轮船长
指路明灯：影响他们人生旅程的导师
每一位伟大领袖的背后都有一位激励和指导他们的人。我们请霍恩布洛尔公司的女员工分享在她们的人生旅途中是谁指导了她们，以及这对她们职业生涯的影响。
"培训我的队长和我的经理们都是我的良师益友，他们与我分享了他们的经验，并在可能的情况下给出了有用的建议。他们
当我感到不自信时，他安慰我说我有能力做到这一点."--Liana Harrison，纽约市渡轮船长
"我有一位高中课外活动的导师，她在纽约市轮渡公司工作。她向我介绍了这份工作，帮助我了解了其中的可能性以及如何获得船长执照。我知道我想成为一名船长，但不知道如何才能达到这个目标，直到我认识 了她。海莉-塞达（Haley Seda），纽约市轮渡公司船长
"在我的第一份工作中，我与一位女水手共事，她告诉我，船上的人做什么我都能做。正是因为她，我才决定升职。她以身作则。"--JacquelineHertel-Messina，纽约渡轮船长
"我以前工作过的一位女总监把我带入了旅游业，并教会了我很多东西。正是因为她，我今天才能成为一名专门负责亚太市场的销售经理。Amanda Jiang，尼亚加拉国际旅游团销售经理 
城市游轮
"这些年来，我从我的港口船长那里得到了很多支持。这种支持确实给我灌输了驾驭船只所需的信心。港口船长看到了我的能力，而我最初并没有看到自己的能力。乘客和船员对我的尊重、信任和赞赏令人难以置信。"-Jacquelene Vicente，船长，City Cruises Marina del Rey
"国际妇女节总是一个很好的机会，让我们静下心来，反思在过去的 12 个月里，女性对我产生了怎样的影响，以及成为一名女性意味着什么。
a part of that community. In our space (tours and activities) and the broader travel industry, women make up 50% of the workforce and only 21% of C-suite roles. It’s a pattern of slower progression that starts at the entry-level, so I think a lot about what we are doing to create opportunities for learning and development for our youngest staff members. I also like to reflect on the women who have shaped my journey.”-Roisin O’Sullivan, Global Managing Director, Walks and Devour
"对我来说，这一天既是庆祝进步的日子，也是反思下一步的日子。在我们公司，我们很幸运有这么多令人难以置信的女性在引领着我们前进的道路，但并非所有地方都是如此。这提醒我们，真正的平等不仅仅是数字，而是要创造一种文化，让每个人，无论性别，都有同样的机会、发言权和支持。"--LindaCondorelli，Walks and Devour Tours 运营副总裁
表彰引领潮流的女性
在一个男性占主导地位的领域，表彰女性对于承认她们的突破性贡献、挑战陈规陋习以及激励后代无限制地追求自己的激情至关重要。她们是这样分享的
"庆祝女性在旅游和酒店业取得的成就至关重要，原因有以下几点。首先，它展示了
其次，通过表彰这些成就，我们不仅是对她们辛勤工作的褒奖，也是对后代从事这一领域职业的激励。其次，通过表彰这些成就，我们不仅对她们的辛勤工作表示敬意，而且还激励后代女性从事这一领域的职业。多伦多城市游轮餐饮总监 Alyson Schmidt
"长期以来，旅游和酒店业一直是女性占劳动力很大比例的行业，但领导岗位上的男性仍然过多。庆祝女性的成就不仅仅是为了表彰，更是为了提高知名度和打破过时的规范。当我们彰显女性在这一领域的卓越成就时，我们就会激励其他人挺身而出、发挥领导作用，并以新的方式塑造这一行业。这也是为了改写历史：女性不仅是酒店业的中坚力量，也是推动创新和变革的远见卓识者。
展望未来：霍恩布洛尔公司的女性领导者
At Hornblower, we are proud to have an incredible team of women leading the way. Their dedication and passion inspire us daily, and we are committed to continuing to support and empower women in the maritime industry. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women of Hornblower who make every voyage special. Thank you for your hard work and leadership, and for proving that the industry’s future is bright with women at the helm. Take a moment to honor the women in your life with an unforgettable cruise experience in one of our incredible ports.
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Original Post Date: May 7, 2025