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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The new Culinarium experience at Kapiolani Community College pits teams against each other in a cooking challenge.

Culinary institute brings the heat with team-building experienceKapiolani Community College is working to offer the experience as a more interactive alternative to a wedding rehearsal dinner.

Outrigger names new chief information officerHenry Schwartz was most recently vice president of IT for KSL Resorts.

Queen Kapiolani augments Aloha Festivals with property eventsThey include a lei making workshop, musical performances and tours of the hotel's newly renovated Royal Art Gallery.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reopens Napau CraterOfficials announced the reopening of the crater area and a two-mile stretch of trail as the attraction continues its recovery...

The Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani, a new boutique luxury hotel, is set to open in late October.

A host of Oahu hotel updates and openings set for fallNew projects from Aqua-Aston Hospitality and Halekulani have recently announced official launch dates.

"If you don't travel as a chef, it's hard to know other cultures," says George Gomes Jr., executive chef of the Royal Kona Resort.

Royal Kona chef combines local ingredients, global influencesGeorge Gomes Jr. is busy these days revamping the menus at Don the Beachcomber Restaurant and Don's Mai Tai Bar, in addition to...

Traditional Tattoo Festival hits Hawaii Island in OctoberThe event includes demonstrations of traditional tattooing in addition to live music, food, dance performances and more.

Honolulu Museum of Art introducing Li Huayi exhibitThe Chinese ink painter's work, some of which has never been publicly exhibited, will be on display from Aug. 24 through Jan....

Outrigger names new GM for Ohana Waikiki EastChryssaldo Thomas most recently served as resort manager at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort.

Cautious progress on Kauai's North Shore

Cautious progress on Kauai's North ShoreMore than a year of closures due to storm damage has given local officials the chance to implement a new tourism management...