Tom Waithe
Senior Vice President of Operations
As Senior Vice President of Operations, Tom serves on the executive committee and oversees all property and site operations. He guides strategy, ensures operational excellence, and leads the operations team, Maui Condo & Home, and condo administration groups, including Association relations. Tom brings extensive hospitality experience from senior leadership roles with Kimpton Hotels, Sonesta Hotels and Resorts as well as a lengthy journey at multiple Four Seasons Hotels.
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Nov. 11, 2026
What Hotels Get Right (and Wrong) About Vacation Rentals with Aqua-Aston Hospitality’s SVP of Operations, Tom Waithe
In the hotel world, replacing a dead plant in the lobby is a simple fix. In vacation rental management, that same task can involve multiple stakeholders, HOA approvals, and days of coordination. For Tom Waithe, Senior Vice President of Operations at Aqua-Aston Hospitality, this was one of many surprises after transitioning from a decades-long career with major hotel brands, including Four Seasons and Kimpton. In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Tom to explore the operational differ...
Guest: Tom Waithe