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$70M to Renovate 791 Rooms. The Renovation Isn't the Story. What Happens Next Is.

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$70M to Renovate 791 Rooms. The Renovation Isn't the Story. What Happens Next Is.

Kyo-ya just spent $88,500 per key refreshing Waikiki's most iconic hotel after an 11-year gap. The real question is whether the luxury bet pays off in a Hawaii market that's splitting in two... and what that split means for every operator watching from the mainland.

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