Hawaiʻi's hotel industry is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into luxury renovations as the state shifts focus to higher-spending visitors. Three Hawaiʻi hotels have spent more than $600 million in recent years to upgrade their properties to appeal to luxury travelers. At a real estate summit in April, travel industry leaders said Hawaiʻi must lean into premium offerings — not just to attract the higher-spending visitor but to stay competitive in the global market.