Tovin Lapan- Tovin Lapan is a West Coast-based freelance journalist. He has covered Mexico, Las Vegas, California and other destinations for a variety of publications. His work has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, the Guardian US and Lucky Peach.: Travel Weekly

Tovin Lapan

Tovin Lapan has covered Hawaii, Mexico, Las Vegas, California and other destinations for a variety of publications. His work has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, the Guardian US and Lucky Peach.

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Alex Zozaya at Apple Vacations' Golden Apple Gala in 2019.

Former Apple Leisure Group chairman expects all-inclusive boom to continueAlex Zozaya, who departed Apple Leisure Group when Hyatt acquired the company, sees a future where all-inclusive resorts...

Accor launches Emblems Collection brand for luxury boutique hotelsThe palatial Guiyang Art Centre Hotel in China will join the collection when it opens in December 2022.

Guests will do half-day treks daily in the San Juan Mountains

Telluride wellness retreat to open in MayReset Telluride's standard experience will be a six-night, six-day stay at Auberge Resorts Collection's Madeline Hotel.

A fire knife performance at the Montage Kapalua Bay's Beach Club Luau. The new luau caps attendance at 40 guests for an intimate, up-close experience.

Montage Kapalua Bay luau promises a more personal experienceThe new luau at the Maui resort is limited to just 40 guests and features a meal created from locally farmed products.

Big Island hires destination managerRachel Kaiama was born on the island and brings 30 years' experience in the hospitality and tourism industry to the new...

Holiday travelers intent on putting the top down on a convertible for a spin down the coastline should continue to plan well in advance.

Reserve rental cars well ahead, as demand still outpaces supplyThe supply chain turmoil that constrained the car rental industry this summer, leading to exponentially rising prices, shows no...

New executive chef at Hawaii Convention Center has roots in the Islands

New executive chef at Hawaii Convention Center has roots in the IslandsHector Morales' previous experience includes serving as chef de cuisine at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and executive chef at the...

Historical Hawaii Theatre Center reopensThe theater in downtown Honolulu will celebrate its 100th anniversary with special events and presentations in 2022.

Marriott has nine months to implement the agreed-upon changes, which will be effective nationwide.

Marriott agrees to include resort fees in the room rateMarriott reached an agreement with the Pennsylvania attorney general's office.

A king room at the Civilian.

The Broadway-themed Civilian set to make debutThe 203-room hotel on the edge of New York's Theater District is slated for a Nov. 24 soft opening.