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Aqua-Aston Hospitality Senior Manager of Business Development appointment (Amanda Garziano)

Aqua-Aston Hospitality, announces Amanda Garziano’s appointment to senior manager of business development for the brand’s condominium hotel and vacation rental operations. Celebrating a 75-year legacy in hospitality, the company holds significant expertise in the vacation rental space and now manages nearly 2,400 vacation homes in Hawaii. Vacation rental units have continued to rise in popularity across the Hawaiian Islands – accounting for 19 percent of all accommodations in the destination and marking a 13.5 percent increase since 2019. With this demand, Aqua-Aston Hospitality created this new position to grow the brand’s condominium hotel and vacation rental program.

Amanda Garziano
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The Jewel of Waikiki welcomes Hospitality Veterans to Hotel and Restaurant Teams

ESPACIO, The Jewel of Waikiki, today announced the appointment of two industry veterans as General Manager and Food and Beverage Manager. Gerald Glennon has been named General Manager of ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki and Wes Zane has joined as Food and Beverage Manager, ushering in a new era of world-class service and hospitality at the boutique hotel and Mugen, its award-winning fine dining restaurant. In their roles, Glennon and Zane will oversee the expansion of the hotel’s experiential offerings and the restaurant’s grand re-opening for dinner in the coming weeks.  

Gerald Glennon
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Aqua-Aston Hospitality appoints General Manager at Aston Islander on the Beach

Aqua-Aston Hospitality announces Casie Riopta’s appointment to general manager at Aston Islander on the Beach. One of the closest resorts to the ocean on Kauai, Aston Islander on the Beach is a peaceful retreat set on six acres of tropical floral gardens amongst the Island’s lush Coconut Coast. The property features plantation-style architecture, numerous leisure amenities including an oceanfront pool with whirlpool spas and proximity to Kauai’s most popular attractions in the lively town of Kapaa.

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