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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During its reopening week, the hotel is celebrating with a selection of live performances in the lobby.

New York Hilton Midtown reopens after 18-month closureOne of the largest hotels in New York welcomed guests again on Oct. 4.

The movie room at the Selina Chicago, one of a number of public spaces in the hotel, which opened on Sept. 20.

Selina Chicago, a lifestyle hotel, opens its doorsThe Selina Chicago offers a mix of private rooms and hostel-style accommodations in the city's popular Magnificent Mile...

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a new hotel and attraction rolled into one. Packages include accommodations, meals and activities like lightsaber training.

Disney World opening its Star Wars hotel experience on March 1General bookings will open on Oct. 28 for two-night themed stays.

The Blackstone Group is selling the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in a $5.65 billion deal.

Blackstone selling Cosmopolitan, MGM acquiring hotel operationsMGM will enter a 30-year lease to operate the Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino, with three 10-year renewal options.

Group offers free online training in Hawaiian culture and languageThe Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association's training sessions will help travel advisors deepen their knowledge of the Aloha...

A new study from the University of Hawaii found that more than 75% of domestic visitors are willing to pay more for Native Hawaiian cultural experiences, locally grown food and sustainable activities.

Most visitors will pay more for authenticity, survey findsThree-quarters of domestic travelers said they'd pay more for "authentic Hawaiian cultural experiences." An even higher...

Outrigger promotes Avery Aoki to CFOThe longtime exec with the hospitality group previously served as vice president of finance.

U.S. Travel Association CEO Roger Dow at last week's IPW conference in Las Vegas.

'A game-changer': Travel marketers cheer U.S. plan to reopen to visitorsNews of U.S. borders reopening energized attendees at last week's annual IPW show.

Hyatt intends to fund the ALG acquisition with a combination of $1 billion cash, new debt financing and equity financing.

Hyatt expands stock issue for Apple Leisure purchaseA total of 8.05 million shares is expected to raise more than $575 million.

Rooms at the Hotel Madame Reve start at $590 per night.

Hotel Madame Reve soon to open in ParisThe luxury hotel is housed in the 19th century Louvre post office building in Paris' 1st Arrondissement.