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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Honolulu on the island of Oahu, where the governor has limited large gatherings as the Covid crisis continues.

Hawaii governor advises against travel; Oahu suspends large gatheringsGov. David Ige, in response to the recent rise in cases and packed hospitals, told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that "now's not...

The Kimpton St Honore Paris opened Aug. 23, representing the IHG Hotels and Resorts subsidiary's entry into the French market.

Kimpton Hotels plants its first flag in FranceThe Kimpton St Honore Paris is located in the city's Opera District in an art nouveau building dating to 1917.

The Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul opened Aug. 22.

Mandarin Oriental opens its second property in TurkeyThe hotel is located on the Bosporus about a 30-minute drive from Istanbul's central business district.

A Fabulous King room at the W Philadelphia.

W Philadelphia celebrates grand openingThe property is the first W hotel to open in the U.S. since the W Aspen in 2019.

The Bellwether Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, Fla.

Bellwether Beach Resort opens on Florida's Gulf CoastThe St. Pete Beach hotel features the Spinner Rooftop Grille, a rotating restaurant giving diners a 360-degree view of the...

The pool deck at the newly renovated Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs.

With restaurant's debut, Margaritaville Palm Springs is completeA transformation of the former Riviera is finished, now that signature restaurant JWB Grill has opened.

Hawaii officials are brainstorming ways to ease traffic and parking issues along the scenic Hana Highway on Maui.

Amid upheaval, Hawaii's tourism agency restructuredTourism marketing is under intense scrutiny in Hawaii, and the Hawaii Tourism Authority is a target for change.

Tenaya Stone Spa is scheduled to open Sept. 16.

Disneyland taking reservations for new Tenaya Stone SpaThe facility was designed by Disney Imagineers who took inspiration from nature, indigenous cultures of California and the...

Hilton expanded its all-inclusive footprint in Mexico on Aug. 16 with the opening of the Hilton Vallarta Riviera.

Hilton opens all-inclusive in Puerto VallartaAll units at the Hilton Vallarta Riviera feature oceanview balconies or terraces, and the property also includes an oceanfront...

Maui Surfer Girls owner Dustin Tester, right, starts a lesson on the beach before heading into the waves.

Surf's up. So is demand for lessons.Visitors to the Islands, craving outdoor activity and still looking for social distance, are keeping surf schools busy these...