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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Caesars Palace Las Vegas is importing the Cove Beach experience from its sister property in Dubai for a summer takeover of the Venus Pool and Lounge.

Cove Beach comes to Caesars Palace Las VegasThe takeover of the Venus Pool and Lounge this summer will feature themed parties first created for Caesars Palace Bluewaters...

The Fairmont Kea Lani has introduced an Inspire Your Energy suite with wellness-focused amenities and resort experiences.

Wellness for one at Fairmont Kea LaniGuests can add the new wellness suite package onto any room, which will be decked out with a range of amenities to help revive...

Hawaiian Airlines seeks additional Japan routeThe airline plans to operate four weekly flights between Fukuoka Airport and Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye Airport.

Maui Film Festival hits Wailea in JuneThe event attracts a wide range of films and a host of Hollywood stars each year.

The Kapalua Food and Wine Festival has been bringing in master sommeliers and award-winning chefs for 38 years.

Islands offer abundance of food festivalsThe second half of the year is chock-full of food festivals and fairs that offer entertainment and the opportunity to try new...

The Modern Honolulu hotel is being converted to timeshare units.

Modern Honolulu to become a timeshareDiamond Resorts, which bought the hotel in 2018, plans to lay off 30% of the staff at the property that originally opened as...

Q1 brings more visitors but fewer dollars to the Islands

Q1 brings more visitors but fewer dollars to the IslandsThe Big Island of Hawaii struggled the most, with arrivals down 9% and spending down 13%, as it continues to regain its footing...

Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach names new senior sales managerRegan Rosdil is a native Islander with 10 years of sales hospitality experience on Oahu.

USS Missouri Memorial restoration project beginsThe $3 million project will be carried out at night so there will be no disruption to tours of the memorial at Pearl Harbor.

The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, which is entering the finals stages of a major revamp.

Redesigned rooms coming to Waikiki MarriottThe hotel is in the midst of the room-remodeling phase of a major multiyear, propertywide overhaul.