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 flight attendants approve strikeNegotiations on a new contract started in January 2017, and are overseen by the National Mediation Board following a stipulated...

The Hanalei Colony Resort is now taking reservations for stays starting Dec. 20.

Hanalei Colony Resort to reopen after 20 monthsThe property continues to recover from spring floods and a devastating fire in 2018.

The 83-room Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei opened its doors to guests on Nov. 1.

Residence Inn becomes third new Kapolei hotel in 3 years"Kapolei was always meant to be the second city of Oahu to Honolulu," said Residence Inn Kapolei director of sales Kelly...

The Timbers Kauai Ocean Club and Residences will host the Golf Camp with Chuck Cook from Jan. 12 to 15.

Timbers Kauai offers Golf Camp with Chuck CookGolf Camp with Chuck Cook includes an oceanfront welcome reception and a casual fireside Q&A with the golf legend.

New center in Waikiki to tell the story of Hansen's disease, saintsThe Damien and Marianne of Molokai Education Center is scheduled to open in fall 2020.

New luau, canoe ride at Polynesian Cultural Center"Onipaa" is a tribute to Queen Liliuokalani, the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Islands.

HTA report shows vacation rental demand on the rise

HTA report shows vacation rental demand on the riseThe average daily rate for Hawaii vacation rental units in September was $194, up nearly 13%.

Hotel Molokai rebrands as it prepares for renovation

Hotel Molokai rebrands as it prepares for renovationThe property is in the early planning stages of a roughly $4 million redo and will remain open as the renovations are done in...

As recovery work from the summer 2018 Kilauea eruptions and earthquakes continues, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reopened two trails in November.

Trails reopen as Hawaii Volcanoes National Park repairs continuePortions of the Byron Ledge and Devastation trails and the Kilauea Iki trailhead on the west side of the crater have been...

Alaska Airlines to end two Kona routesThe airline also announced plans to increase flights to the islands from San Jose and San Diego.