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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Kauai Shores Hotel, formerly operated by Aqua Hotels and Resorts, is now being managed by Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts.

Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts takes control of Kauai ShoresThe staff and management team will remain at the 200-room Kauai property, formerly operated by Aqua Hotels and Resorts.

Guests of the Four Seasons Hualailai can participate in a special tennis program led by former Grand Slam champion Michael Chang.

Tennis stars and celebrity chefs coming to Four Seasons HualalaiIn August, Michael Chang will host a tennis camp, and in October, a food and wine festival features award-winning chefs.

Fifth Hawaii Yoga Festival set for OctoberThe festival offers yoga, Hawaiian cultural events, live music performances, agricultural tours and other activities.

HTA continues millennial, technology push

HTA continues millennial, technology pushMillennials are on the minds of tourism officials across the globe, and the Hawaii Tourism Authority is no exception

Hawaii airports to receive $10MThe FAA is providing $10 million in funding to Hawaii for airport improvements, Sen. Mazie Hirono announced May 30.

The newly renovated Grand Naniloa Hilo Hotel has partnered with tour operator KapohoKine Adventures for a whole new slate of activities packages.

New activity packages at Grand NaniloaEach tour package includes one night at the Grand Naniloa, a DoubleTree by Hilton property that unveiled a $30 million...

Strong spring for Hawaii tourism continuesThe total number of visitors for April was up 7.5%, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Piiholo Ranch in Maui's upcountry offers a variety of horseback rides for both beginners and more experiences riders.

Equine education at Maui's Piiholo RanchThe ranch is owned by Peter Baldwin, and the family's roots in Hawaii date back to the 1830s.

Japanese market opens in HawaiiJapanese supermarket chain Mitsuwa Marketplace recently made its Hawaiian debut in Honolulu.

Sheraton Maui mixing up events"The Culture and Culinary Series" is a one-hour cooking demonstration and storytelling session, and "The Distiller Series"...