ABOUT US

Powell & Aucello was founded in 2020 in Honolulu, HI.

Tim spent the first half of his career at Hilton, working on-site to manage new hotel development and major renovations in cities like Honolulu, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He later advanced into senior development roles at Hilton, leading strategic growth initiatives across key markets. His combination of hands-on project experience and executive-level brand expertise brings a well-rounded, long-term perspective to hotel real estate. He has been actively involved in Hawaii’s hospitality industry since the 1980s.

Kevin brings a deep background in hotel brokerage, valuation, finance, and development. He’s held senior roles at Marriott, Outrigger, CBRE Hotels, and the Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, advising on acquisitions, dispositions, and capital structuring across Hawaii and the mainland. He’s been involved in Hawaii’s hotel and resort real estate market since the 1990s, and his extensive network and deal experience make him a trusted advisor to owners, developers, and investors alike.

We’ve advised on a wide range of hotel real estate transactions and development projects across the state. As recently as 2025, we represented the buyer who closed on the $177 million acquisition of two lots at Ko Olina Resort on West Oahu—one of the largest hospitality land deals in Hawaii. Other highlights include the dual-branded hotel development at Maui Tech Park, the planned transformation of the iconic Uncle Billy’s Hotel in Kailua-Kona into a Hampton Inn, the sale of the Makai Sunset Inn in Lahaina, Maui, and the $128 million sale of the Waikiki Beach Marriott. These projects reflect the depth of our experience and the trust our clients place in us to lead complex, high-value assignments.

Hawaii is definitely our focus—it’s where we live, work, and have built long-standing relationships. That said, we have been asked to conduct select consulting or brokerage work outside the Islands if it’s a good fit and we can add real value.