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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Hawaii Tourism Authority publishing hotel dataThe Hawaii Tourism Authority has begun publishing monthly hotel performance reports.

A rendering is shown of the planned look for the lobby at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel, which is undergoing a $34-million renovation.

Transformation underway at the Queen Kapiolani HotelThe Queen Kapiolani Hotel on the eastern end of Waikiki is undergoing a major $34-million transformation that is scheduled to...

The Kahala Hotel and Resort sits on a serene, quiet strip of beach to the east of Waikiki and Diamond Head.

Romance at the KahalaA mere four miles from Waikiki, it feels a world away from the popular, bustling resort corridor.

Kauai's 21st 'Festival of Lights' begins Dec. 1Decorations are made from items such as water bottles, aluminum cans and plastic containers.

HTA names new director of researchJennifer Chun joined HTA in 2014 as tourism research manager. She previously spent a decade at Hospitality Advisors.

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel undergoing renovation, rebrandingThe $46 million renovation is expected to be completed in March, when it will be rebranded as the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.

Free coffee tours at Pele PlantationsThe family-owned farm has operated since 1989 and specializes in 100% Kona coffee.

Scoot comes to HawaiiStarting Dec. 19, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines will offer flights from Honolulu to Osaka with connecting...

Westin Maui names new general managerThomas Dante Foti spent the previous two years in the same position at the Wailea Beach Resort.

Dining around International Market PlaceHere's a look at the dining options new to the shopping center in 2017.