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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Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach to celebrate official grand opening in DecemberFormerly the Pacific Beach Hotel, the resort has remained operational during the renovation.

Visitor spending, arrivals up in JulyThere was an 11% increase in arrivals from the U.S. East, spurred in part by new air routes from Dallas and Minneapolis.

The Prince Course, considered one of the best in the country, has been closed since 2014. A new development group plans to reopen the course in 2018.

Prized Kauai golf course eyed for reopeningA new development partnership has taken over, and the Prince Course could return as soon as 2018.

Bishop Museum debuts trolley serviceThe open-air trolley has five pickup locations: Ala Moana Hotel, Ilikai Hotel Flagpole, DFS Galleria, Sheraton Aloha Landing...

Hilton Hawaiian Village names new director of revenueSusana Ribeirao-Marczak most recently served as an associate director of revenue management for Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

Westin Kaanapali brings 'Glam' to grillingThe private dining area off of Maui's North Kaanapali Beach includes a teepee-style tent, string lighting, blankets, pillows...

Winter is the season for surf competitions in Hawaii, including the Vans Triple Crown, three top events held at different breaks on Oahu's North Shore.

Winter is surf season in HawaiiLand-loving spectators and surf aficionados alike can have fun taking in the high-level events.

The Mauna Kea Golf Course on Hawaii Island features golf boards, GPS-equipped carts and other technological amenities.

Technology, amenities are boosting the golf experience across HawaiiGolfing in the Islands is more accessible than ever, and course directors are continuing to eye the next big innovation that...

Mauna Kea Resort introduced apiaries to both the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel this year and is producing its own honey.

Bees sweetening the deal at Mauna KeaGuests of the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel can enjoy fresh honey and other products made by the resort's...

Honua Kai debuts Aloha RoomThe lounge at the Kaanapali Beach resort offers guests arrving before check-in or flying out late a place to store their things...