Aaron Hoefen has been appointed as Dual Hotel Manager at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street
The JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street are pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Hoefen as Dual Hotel Manager, effective September 15, 2025.
Hoefen brings more than 26 years of Marriott hospitality experience to his new role, along with a distinguished record of operational excellence, revenue growth and associate engagement.
A graduate of Florida State University's Dedman School of Hospitality, Hoefen began his Marriott journey in 1999 as Assistant Housekeeping Manager at the Atlanta Airport Marriott. Since then, he has held leadership roles across both Full Service and Select brands, consistently delivering top-tier performance across balanced scorecard metrics.
Hoefen has held the General Manager title at six Marriott properties, including Residence Inn, AC Hotel and Renaissance, earning accolades such as Opening Hotel of the Year, General Manager of the Year, Eastern Region Hotel of the Year, and Talent Leadership Excellence.
Most recently, Hoefen led the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel as General Manager, where he and his team achieved record-setting performance in 2024, including a 10-year high in revenue, guest satisfaction, and associate engagement.
Hoefen is also deeply engaged in the Tampa Bay hospitality community. He serves as Chair of the Tampa Bay Marriott Business Council and Marriott's General Manager Advisory Council, and holds leadership roles with the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association's Hillsborough Chapter, Hillsborough County Hotel Motel Association, Visit Tampa Bay and the Westshore Alliance. Passionate about developing future leaders, he also mentors students through advisory roles with Hillsborough County Public Schools and the University of South Florida.
Hoefen and his wife, Elisa, are proud to call Tampa home with their daughters Kayla and Ashlyn. In their personal time, the Hoefen family enjoys exploring the city's culinary and cultural scene.
To learn more about JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street, visit https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpajd-jw-marriott-tampa-water-street and https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/tpamc-tampa-marriott-water-street.