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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Hilton names sales director for two Hawaii hotelsDuring the past two-plus years, John Hawley served as the sales and marketing director for Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Westin Princeville celebrates Sept. with jazz and wineThe hotel's eighth annual Jazz and Wine Festival is scheduled for Sept. 16 on the main lawn overlooking Anini Beach.

New studies show that a chemical common in sunscreens, oxybenzone, can damage reefs and contribute to coral bleaching. Aqua-Aston Hospitality and other organizations are distributing reef-safe sunscreen.

Industry steps up to protect the reefs in the IslandsAqua-Aston Hospitality is leading the charge, providing guests with a more environmentally friendly sunscreen and also cutting...

Keynote speakers named for Global Tourism SummitOlof Yrr Atladottir, the director general of the Icelandic Tourist Board and vice president of the European Travel Commission,...

HawaiiCon, where snorkeling meets sci-fiAttendees will have the chance to hear from Paul Blake, aka Greedo from "Star Wars," and several members of the cast of "Buffy...

Eric Oto, who was born and raised on Oahu, has taken the position of chef de cuisine at Hoku's at Kahala Hotel and Resort.

New chef brings own flavor to Hoku's at KahalaFor Eric Oto, it has been a winding journey to his new post as chef de cuisine for Hoku's, Kahala Hotel and Resort's signature...

Bishop Museum announces Hokulea exhibit"Holo Moana: Generations of Voyaging" will chronicle the reawakening of the centuries-old practice of wayfinding.

Kahala hosts polo tournamentThe Kahala Hotel and Resort and the Hawaii International Polo Association will host the Hawaii Invitational of Polo from Sept....

Grand Wailea names new sales managerCarin Martens most recently served as regional director of sales and marketing for Pacifica Host Hotels.

The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Hawaii Island is doing more to highlight its extensive art collection covering Asia, the Pacific Rim, Hawaii and Oceania, including a new series of podcasts.

Sound of art at Mauna KeaAn art collection has been an integral part of the property on Hawaii Island's Kohala Coast since it opened in 1965.