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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Shaka Guide offers turn-by-turn directions along with audio narration in its smartphone tours on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island.

Shaka Guide grows as alternative to traditional toursThe series of audio tours for mobile devices offers a total of 21 itineraries across Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Island.

Southwest continues Hawaii expansionOn Jan. 19 the airline completed its first flight from Honolulu to Hilo on the Island of Hawaii.

Kahala appoints Mizukami as executive chefJonathan Mizukami, whose experience includes 10 years as a sous chef at the French Laundry, most recently served as executive...

Approximately 90 artists will participate in the Pow Wow Hawaii 2020 public art festival based in Kakaako.

Honolulu neighborhood's public art fest thriving in 10th yearSome of the artists from the first Pow Wow are returning this year to complete new murals.

New tours for eco-minded travelers

New tours for eco-minded travelersTour providers are stepping up to reduce their environmental baggage, and in Hawaii sustainability is often at the forefront...

Blue Hawaiian introduced helicopter whale-spotting tours on both Maui and Hawaii Island for the 2019-2020 humpback season.

Whale season from a different perspectiveBlue Hawaiian has launched two helicopter tours, one from Maui and one on the Island of Hawaii.

Ukulele Picnic returns for 12th yearThe free event features ukulele players from Japan and the Aloha State.

Fairmont Orchid appoints new general managerCharles Head most recently serving as general manager at Claremont Club and Spa, a Fairmont Hotel in Berkeley, Calif.

OLS Hotels and Resorts picks up trio of propertiesThe company is adding White Sands Hotel, Pacific Monarch and Maui Beach Hotel to its portfolio.

Revived Outdoors, founded on Oahu in 2016, creates trips focusing on social connections, personal development, Hawaiian cultural and historical education, and community engagement.

Revived Outdoors seeks to foster deeper connection to HawaiiTristan Hamm moved to Oahu in 2012 from his native Canada and quickly felt at home.