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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Hilton opens its first lifestyle hotel in New YorkThe Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea is the first newbuild under the Motto brand, which launched in 2018.

A renovated guestroom at the Virginian Lodge in Jackson, Wyo.

The Virginian Lodge reopens with a new lookEvery aspect of the Wyoming property -- from the accommodations to the common areas -- has been updated, with guestrooms...

The Deauville has been shuttered since July 2017.

Deauville resort in Miami Beach on precipice of demolitionA structural inspection authorized by the property owners determined the Miami Modernist building is beyond repair. If the...

Restaurateur Robert Thompson has purchased the Whitney Hotel in partnership with the GBX Group.

Restaurateur buys New Orleans' historical Whitney HotelThe 93-unit hotel, a converted bank in the city's Central Business District, is expected to reopen in the first quarter of...

The Hotel Danieli, the oldest operating hotel in Venice will become a Four Seasons in 2024 following a renovation.

Four Seasons is taking over Venice's Hotel DanieliOpened in 1822, the Danieli is the city's oldest hotel and is currently part of Marriott's Luxury Collection brand.

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai expanded three villas to include a second floor and private plunge pools.

Splurge-worthy new luxury suites and villas in HawaiiThe Islands are home to several new luxury suites and villas that promise high-end service and privacy along with all the...

The Dreams Karibana Cartagena Beach was formerly a Conrad resort.

Dreams resort to open in CartagenaIt will be AMR Collection's first all-inclusive resort in South America.

Prince Resorts Hawaii names president

Prince Resorts Hawaii names presidentShigeki Yamane, formerly vice president of planning, was promoted to succeed Kisan Jo.

Lanikai Beach on Oahu. Hawaii has eliminated a step in its Safe Travels program to make it a little simpler for visitors to travel to the Aloha State.

Entry requirements for Hawaii just got easierThe state has eliminated the requirement to fill out a health questionnaire prior to arrival and has also cut the quarantine...

The Woodlands Resort will undergo a remodeling of several spaces, including guestrooms and the spa.

The Woodlands Resort joins Hilton's Curio CollectionThe Houston-area property, which will undergo an extensive renovation, is Curio's first Texas hotel.