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 Honolulu skyline.

Hawaii clamps down on gatherings as Covid cases growRestaurants, bars, gyms and other social establishments are required to scale back indoor capacity to 50%.

The Equinox Hotel opened in 2019 in New York's Hudson Yards neighborhood.

Equinox Hotel in NYC implementing vaccine mandateGuests will be required to show proof of vaccination upon arrival, effective Sept. 13.

The Delta by Marriott resort is located in Las Cruz de Huanacaxtle, a half-hour drive from Puerto Vallarta Airport.

Delta by Marriott opens all-inclusive resort in Riviera NayaritIt is the Delta brand's first hotel in Mexico.

The Kaanapali Beach Resort, the state's oldest master-planned community, has seen a wave of major renovations at its properties in the past two years.

Upgrades abound at Kaanapali Beach ResortWith expansive renovations over the past two years, the resort has some of the freshest room product, cutting-edge amenities...

The Public Hotel's lounge area.

Public Hotel in New York to require proof of Covid-19 vaccinationThe Ian Schrager property is the first known hotel in New York to issue a vaccine mandate for all visitors and employees.

The Luxor is one of the hotel casinos changing hands in the MGM Growth-Vici real estate deal.

In $17 billion deal, MGM Resorts sells stake in real estate companyThe buyer, Vici Properties, is acquiring the real estate of several high-profile hotels, including the Luxor, New York-New...

Capitalizing on recovery trends, the Hyatt Regency Orlando pivoted from group travel to leisure.

With leisure travel leading recovery, Hyatt makes adjustmentsDuring the company's Q2 earnings call, Hyatt said "going where the demand is" has helped improve results.

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

Las Vegas rebound propels Caesars to profitable quarterCaesars Entertainment reported net income of $71 million in the second quarter, with occupancy at its Las Vegas hotels reaching...

Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano said he expects to see a boost in business travel and group bookings after Labor Day as more workers return to offices.

Marriott reports big jump in occupancy and ratesCEO Anthony Capuano said the hotel company's Q2 results reflected the "incredible resilience of travel demand."

Raul Leal was CEO of Virgin Hotels for a decade.

SH Hotels & Resorts hires Raul Leal as CEOThe former Virgin Hotels leader will now oversee the 1 Hotels, Treehouse and Baccarat brands.