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 Banyan Tree at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is led by chef Isabelle Toland, who was born in France and spent her teenage years in the Philippines.

Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua unveils new signature restaurantThe Banyan Tree restaurant features Hawaiian recipes influenced by Mediterranean cooking techniques.

Hawaii visitation up, spending down in AprilThe Islands welcomed 856,250 visitors, a 7% increase, but visitor spending fell 6%.

ANA is introducing three Airbus A380s to its fleet as part of its plans to double capacity between Tokyo and Honolulu by the end of 2020.

ANA redoubles in Hawaii with Honolulu lounge, new A380sThe use of the new jumbo jets is part of ANA's plans to double its capacity to Honolulu by 2020.

The pool deck at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach features a saltwater infinity pool, cabanas and fire pits.

One year in, Alohilani Resort keeps evolvingIt has been an eventful first 12 months for the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, and the modern, vibrant property shows no signs...

Lip Smacking Foodie Tours broadens options, enters Virtuoso partnership

Lip Smacking Foodie Tours broadens options, enters Virtuoso partnershipThe company offers guided, multirestaurant excursions that skip the lines, provide special access to chefs and mixologists and...

Caesars Palace to host new Latin food festivalThe one-day, all-you-can-eat festival on June 29 will feature a range of dishes from a selection of chefs across Caesars...

Circa Sports book debuts at Golden Gate Hotel and CasinoThe new downtown venue features an 18-screen video wall and two betting kiosks and will mark its opening with a season-long NFL...

Reorganization at MGM Resorts leads to more than 1,000 layoffsThe company said the savings would be put toward development at the Park MGM, NoMad Las Vegas, MGM Cotai in Macau and the MGM...

Hawaii's national parks attract $526M in spendingHawaii's nine national parks and historic sites welcomed 4.83 million visitors in 2018, according to a new report from the...

Hawaii hotels see drops in occupancy, revenue in AprilStatewide RevPAR fell 1%, to $215, and occupancy was down 3 percentage points, to 78%, while ADR rose to $275, an increase of...