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 suspending majority of long-haul serviceThe airline's April schedule is expected to include one daily nonstop between Honolulu and Los Angeles and a weekly flight...

Where I'm headed in Hawaii when the pandemic subsides

Where I'm headed in Hawaii when the pandemic subsidesAs we practice social distancing, we can only conjure up images of our prospective Hawaiian getaways.

Covid-19 closures, cancellations hit Hawaii

Covid-19 closures, cancellations hit HawaiiGov. David Ige has announced that starting March 26, everyone entering Hawaii will be subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Chef Keiji Nakazawa serves omakase meals at Sushi Sho in the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach.

Islands' culinary scene infused with fresh talentA talented new crop of chefs on the Islands is introducing new concepts and ideas and picking up plaudits along the way.

Hilton Hawaii names new Japan director of salesToru Adachi most recently served as Hilton Hawaiian Village's assistant director of sales for Japan.

The Waikiki Food Hall opened at the Royal Hawaiian Center on March 7.

Waikiki Food Hall opens at Royal Hawaiian CenterOptions include the ice cream shop Milk, smoothie specialist JTRRD Cafe and more.

Turtle Bay hires new executive chefChris Hrybiniak was previously executive chef at Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort in Curacao.

The Royal Hawaiian's revamped Aha Aina Luau is scheduled to launch April 2.

Royal Hawaiian enhances experiential diningThe Aha Aina Luau has been redone with new food, entertainment and presentation, and is set to relaunch April 2.

OLS Hotels names Hawaii director of sales and marketingJade Hammond was previously the Hawaii senior market manager for Hotelbeds.

Hawaiian Airlines reducing Japan flightsFrom March 28 to April 29, the three-times-weekly service from Kona to Tokyo and the four-times-weekly route between Honolulu...