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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Outrigger rewards agents for 70th anniversaryThe company is offering agents 100 reward points per night, compared to the standard 30 reward points, on bookings of five...

The Hyatt Centric Waikiki turned a wild patch of taro near its eighth-floor pool deck into a cultural program for guests and the public. Participants harvest taro, make lau lau and learn about the importance of the staple crop.

Kalo harvesting at Hyatt Centric WaikikiA patch of wild kalo growing by the pool has turned into an educational program about Hawaiian culture for Hyatt guests and the...

Kahala Hotel taps new resort manager, front office directorJoe Ibarra is taking over as resort manager, and fellow Oahu native Steven Tabiolo will serve as director of front office...

A humpback whale breaches off the coast of Oahu during a Atlantis Cruises whale-watching tour.

An early start to whale-watching seasonOn Oct. 10 a sailing catamaran reported two whales off the coast of West Maui, 10 days earlier than the first humpback spotting...

A Mauna Kea guestroom. The hotel recently started producing podcasts about its art collection.

Industry looks to the future with slate of technology updatesFrom website redesigns to VR, Hawaii's tourism industry improves its tech to suit travelers' changing habits.

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai offers programs and activities based on environmental conservation.

Across Islands, increasing interest in ecofriendly initiativesIn Hawaii the need for the tourism industry to work as responsible stewards of the environment has hit home in the last few...

Club at Kukuiula announces new GMNicholas Gold previously worked at Amangiri in Utah, Enchantment and Miraval resorts in Arizona, and Puerto Rico's Condado...

Kona Beach Hotel fundraiser dinner set for Dec. 2It is the 29th installment of Christmas With the Chefs at Kamakahonu Bay, which benefits culinary students attending Hawaii...

Hotel Molokai is made up of 12 Polynesian-style bungalow buildings with private patios and balconies steps away from a reef-lined beach.

Tastes of tradition at Hotel MolokaiOver the summer the hotel renovated its restaurant space and launched a new concept, Hiro's Ohana Grill.

Mauna Kea and Westin entering partnershipMauna Kea Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Westin Hotels and Resorts for Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, currently...