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 Forest and Trail debuts three tours for 2020The Hilo Chocolate and Waterfalls tour explores the port town's history before taking participants to an operating cacao farm.

Hawaii visitation, revenue up in NovemberTotal visitor spending increased 3%, to $1.33 billion, while total arrivals rose 4%, to 811,382 visitors.

What to watch for in Hawaii tourism in 2020

What to watch for in Hawaii tourism in 2020The Hawaii tourism industry enters the new decade at a critical juncture.

The Bishop Museum in Honolulu recently announced it will become a plastics-free campus and also added the "Plastic Free Pipeline" sculpture by artist-scientist Ethan Estess.

Bishop Museum goes plastics-freeThe museum partnered with Kokua Hawaii Foundation's Plastic Free Hawaii and the Surfrider Foundation on the initiative.

A stop at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to explore the landscape following 2018 volcanic eruptions was a highlight of a trip around the Island of Hawaii.

Driving around Hawaii Island in one dayFor those short on time, it is possible to get a comprehensive view of the island with a car, early wake-up call and endurance...

The new book "Detours: A Decolonial Guide to Hawaii" is a collection of works examining dominant imagery and conceptions of the Aloha State and how they are shaped by its top employers, tourism and the U.S. military.

New book offers 'decolonial guide' to HawaiiGrowing up in a Hawaiian family living in Utah, Hokulani Aikau was confronted early on with the stereotypes often applied to...

Royal Hawaiian Center launching food hallIts eight distinct restaurants will include Milk (selling soft-serve ice cream) and Meataly Boys (serving steaks, whole roasted...

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is offering a newly redesigned suite inspired by Dom Perignon coupled with a series of Champagne-related experiences.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai unveils Dom Perignon suiteThe Waiolu Suite has been renovated to incorporate Hawaiian design elements with features of the iconic Champagne brand.

New Year's Ohana Festival set for Jan. 12The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii and Moiliili Field host the event featuring Japanese music and dance, food booths,...

Rodeo rides into Hilo in FebruaryThe three-day event at Panaewa Equestrian Center celebrates many of the paniolo (cowboy) traditions of Hawaii.