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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Celebrating Thanksgiving in Hawaii

Celebrating Thanksgiving in HawaiiBy Thanksgiving, humpback whales have typically started arriving, the tropical storm season is petering out and the crowds of...

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu will hold the first Kauai Poke Fest, a benefit for Habitat for Humanity, on Nov. 2.

Inaugural Kauai Poke Festival coming in NovemberThe festival includes poke competitions for pro and amateur cooks, a market highlighting Garden Isle farmers, food trucks and...

Steel Guitar Festival hits Hawaii Island in DecemberThe free event will be held at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, and features performances by masters of Hawaiian steel...

HTA announces new marketing vice presidentPattie Herman most recently served as director of sales and marketing for the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa.

Oahu Visitors Bureau names two new managersJoyce Bernardo is the new director of marketing, and Mathew "Manako" Kenichi Tanaka has been named sales manager.

The Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa is slated to complete renovations of its lobby and other common areas, including a new family game room, at the end of November.

Sheraton Maui finishing phase two of renovationThe $5 million project is scheduled to be complete by the end of November, and will also result in an expansive open-air deck...

Outrigger names chief development officerKenny Kan will work on acquisitions of resort properties and securing management contracts in Hawaii and abroad.

Mani Brothers Real Estate Group has purchased East Maui resort Travaasa Hana for an undisclosed amount.

Mani Brothers purchase Travaasa HanaThe 72-acre oceanfront resort offers 75 private bungalows, multiple pools, two restaurants and a spa.

Pacific Whale Foundation's tour arm PacWhale Eco-Adventures is now operating a Sustainable Sushi at Sea educational sunset cruise.

On Maui cruise, sushi with a side of sustainabilityPacific Whale Foundation's new Sustainable Sushi at Sea tour includes several courses prepared fresh by an onboard chef, and...

Hawaii visitation, spending up in AugustVisitor spending climbed more than 6% year over year, to $1.5 billion, while arrivals were up nearly 10%, to 928,178.