Global visitors, including those coming for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, will be greeted by a shiny Honolulu Airport after a $7 million spit and polish.

The work keys on the international arrivals area. Tattered canopies are now repaired, floors are being buffed and a walkway famous for being flooded when there’s rain will no longer have a river running through it.

Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz, who has spearheaded the beautification efforts, said the projects will be completed before APEC in November.