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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The Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club in Waikiki loosened its pet policies after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The general manager's pandemic pup, Jack the bulldog, serves as the hotel's mascot.

Hotels holding open the doggy door for guests' furry friendsThe Covid-19 pandemic boosted an already growing trend of dog owners traveling with their pooches, and hotels are stepping up...

In addition to the hotel, the tower is home to the Sky Residences apartments serviced by Pan Pacific.

London hotel is Pan Pacific's first in EuropeThe hotel, located in the One Bishopsgate Plaza tower near Liverpool Street Station, opened Sept. 1.

The resort is Le Meridien's first in the Maldives.

Le Meridien resort opens in the MaldivesThe 141-villa resort sits on a 22-acre island surrounded by lagoons and coral reefs.

Hotels embark on adventure ventures

Hotels embark on adventure venturesHotels are rolling out exclusive outdoor adventure experiences, building on offerings that became popular options during the...

The beach in Waikiki.

Dining out on Oahu will require vaccine cardStarting Sept. 13, the Hawaiian island is requiring that patrons of bars and restaurants show proof of vaccination or a...

All commercial flights at the New Orleans airport were canceled on Tuesday.

New Orleans avoids flooding from Hurricane IdaThe power is out, but hotels are running on generators, serving guests and first responders.

The new concourse is the airport's first major gate expansion since Terminal 1 opened in July 1993.

Honolulu airport's new concourse expected to ease congestionThere will be no more lining up for ticket counters on the sidewalks outside the airport building during busy times of the day.

Delta variant halts Hawaii's steady tourism rebound

Delta variant halts Hawaii's steady tourism reboundLike a bucket of water on a beach bonfire, the delta variant has doused hopes of a smooth, linear tourism recovery in the Aloha...

The view along the Na Pali Coast from the Kalalau Trail in Kauai

Travel battles blowback from Hawaii governor's 'don't come' commentAdvisors expect a dip in Hawaii bookings following the governor's recommendation that visitors stay away.

Hoteliers across the country are struggling to fill open positions.

Unemployment benefits ending, but hotels' labor woes may continueSome hotel executives think that once the federal government's weekly boost to unemployment checks expires in September, their...