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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Hawaii Farm State Fair canceledThe event, held annually since 1962, typically attracts 15,000 attendees over two days.

Hawaii's interisland quarantine ending June 16The mandatory 14-day quarantine for out-of-state arrivals will remain in effect into July.

Tasting Kauai added two tours to its lineup this year.

Foodie experiences to feed your wanderlustOfferings across the less-trafficked neighbor islands will be looking to reintroduce themselves to the public once tourism...

New group touts Native Hawaiian values as key to recovery

New group touts Native Hawaiian values as key to recoveryAina Aloha Economic Futures is a coalition with the backing of more than 500 groups and individuals who hope to "reboot" the...

Ala Moana Center cancels Fourth of July fireworks"Social distancing among guests would be compromised," said Scott Creel, the shopping center's senior marketing manager.

The Ironman World Championship, originally scheduled for October, has been postponed until February 2021.

Ironman World Championship triathlon rescheduled for FebruaryThe event has been held in Hawaii since 1978 and in the Kailua-Kona area of Hawaii Island since 1981.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park begins gradual reopeningSeveral areas in the park are open to hikers and bicyclists, though commercial and special-use permits continue to be...

Acclaimed Hawaiian musician Willie K diesHe often appeared at Hawaii festivals and concerts, including the annual Aloha Festival, and regularly played at the Blue Note...

Coronavirus struck Hawaii during humpback whale season, and researchers hope to learn from the data collected during the unprecedented tourism shutdown.

Amid shutdown, respite for Hawaii's ecosystemThe shutdown has offered scientists an unprecedented opportunity to study the impact of the state's 10 million annual visitors.

Can Hawaii emerge from pandemic as a 'smart destination'?

Can Hawaii emerge from pandemic as a 'smart destination'?A new report explores how a technological revolution within the state's tourism industry could help address overtourism and...