[3][4] In 2007, Miami-based timeshare company, Interval Leisure Group (ILG, Inc.) acquired Aston Hotels and Resorts for $70 million.

[5] Separately, Aqua Hotels & Resorts was launched in 2001 by Hawaii hotelier Michael Paulin.

[9][10] On 30 April 2018, Orlando-based timeshare firm, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation announced its acquisition of Aqua-Aston's parent, Internal Leisure Group in a cash and stock deal worth $4.7 Billion.

[11] The deal was completed in the September of the same year, marking Marriott Vacation's successful takeover of ILG, Inc. and its subsidiaries and brands, including Aqua-Aston Hospitality.

[12] In 2016, Aqua-Aston faced a dispute over unfair labour practice charges filed by Hawaii's hospitality and healthcare worker's union, Unite Here 5; 22 charges were filed against Aqua-Aston after employees at Aston Waikiki fought on a year-long dispute with management for rights to unionise.