Aqua Hotels 

Location: HI
Investment: Management portfolio
Date of Sale: 2015

Description: As the fastest hotel operating company in Hawaii, Aqua hotels operated 24 hotels and 4,500 rooms across Hawaii and Guam. Under EPHP ownership, Aqua conceptualized and launched three distinct brands, and expanded its customer base. Aqua was widely regarded for its management of a diverse array of properties, ranging from lifestyle and boutique hotels to budget-friendly accommodations, and its ability to revitalize underperforming assets through effective marketing and management practices. In 2013, Aqua was purchased by Interval Leisure Group. This acquisition positioned Aqua alongside Aston Hotels under the ILG umbrella, enabling synergies in operations and greater market penetration across Hawaii