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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Hawaiian Airlines has announced increased service between California and the Aloha State for summer 2022.

Hawaiian Airlines boosting California service for summerFor the first time since summer 2016, the carrier will operate nonstop service between Oakland Airport and Kona Airport on the...

Hotel Magic founder Jonathan Todd and his team have recruited a roster of 27 magicians from around the world for "The Magical Mystery Show!"

Magical opportunity arises from the pandemicA Maui magician brings performers from around the world for "The Magical Mystery Show!" at the Fairmont Kea Lani.

Waikiki on Oahu. Starting on March 26, U.S. domestic travelers to Hawaii will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test to bypass quarantine and enter the Aloha State.

Lifting Covid restrictions another step toward 'new normal'U.S. domestic travelers to the Islands will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test to bypass...

The Hotel Castro is in the heart of San Francisco's Castro neighborhood.

Service is at guests' fingertips at San Francisco's Hotel CastroBefore Covid-19 even arrived, the 17-room boutique hotel was built to rely heavily on digital services. But the model seems...

The Chatwal Lodge in the Catskills is expected to open April 1.

Chatwal Lodge opening in the CatskillsThe new luxury property within a 2,500-acre gated residential community in New York is scheduled to open April 1.

All rooms at the Radcliffe Moab are equipped with Purple mattresses, minirefrigerators and a pull-out sofa.

New Radcliffe Moab hotel courts active travelersThe 38-room property is geared toward adventure travelers, with an on-site adventure-planning concierge and a rack storage...

The Paris Las Vegas, one of Caesars Entertainment's hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.

Caesars Entertainment says hotel occupancy has bounced back from omicron dipCEO Tom Reeg said, "Early results in the new year indicate a strengthening of consumer demand as restrictions have been...

Pandemic-era hotel designs have checked in

Pandemic-era hotel designs have checked inHospitality architects and designers explain how Covid-19 has changed the way properties look, feel and operate.

Back for the first time since 2019, the Waikiki Spam Jam is being held in an alternate format this year to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19

Waikiki Spam Jam tests the waters for large events on the IslandsAfter a two-year pandemic pause, the event dedicated to the processed meat serves as an indicator of both progress and...

Mike Kass joined the Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Kaanapali as general manager on Feb. 19.

Westin Maui appoints new general managerMike Kass has more than three decades of hospitality experience, including stints as a hotel manager and director of sales and...