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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Marriott has dedicated roughly 10,000 square feet of space at its new headquarters in Bethesda, Md., for on-site experimenting, building and testing of new technologies and products.

Marriott is establishing a research and development labMarriott is billing the lab as an R&D division for all aspects of the hotel industry, from construction to in-room amenities.

A busy street in Havana.

U.S. settles with Airbnb over alleged Cuba violationsThe Treasury Department said Airbnb accepted reservations from guests traveling to the island outside the current 12 authorized...

The new Civilian in the Theater District is participating in NYC Hotel Week.

New York launches NYC Hotel Week promotionSome 110 New York hotels are offering a 22% discount on standard room rates.

The Dream Miami will anchor the Riverside Wharf entertainment complex, which is scheduled to open in 2025.

Dream hotel will anchor Miami developmentThe Dream Miami will anchor the $185 million Riverside Wharf development, which is replacing what is now known as Wharf Miami.

The Honolulu Festival, which includes free music, dance and other cultural performances in addition to a parade and firework show, has been canceled for the third consecutive year.

Honolulu Festival a victim of pandemic for third straight yearThe event, a free weekend of music, dance and other cultural activities, was scheduled for March 11 to 13.

The W Macau will be part of a development that also includes indoor and outdoor water parks, cineplexes and convention facilities.

Marriott inks deal for first W hotel in MacauThe 557-room W Macau -- Studio City is scheduled to open in December 2022.

Preview 2022: HotelsAs the hotel industry looks ahead, it can take comfort in the robust leisure travel rebound.

Upstairs opened on Oct. 1 on the Waikiki Beach Walk and offers its own menu of Japanese-Hawaiian fusion dishes as well as items from Yakitori Hachibei, like the chicken ramen seen here, and Sushi Sho.

New restaurants adapt to a new realityAfter a very unsteady couple of years, the Waikiki dining scene is reemerging, with several noteworthy newcomers in the mix.

Hard Rock will take the Mirage resort into a new era.

For Hard Rock, the Mirage deal in Las Vegas makes 'perfect sense'A little more than a month after MGM Resorts announced the Mirage was for sale, the next chapter of the iconic, deeply...

The Royal Lahaina Resort received updates to its lobby, lounge, pool area, restaurant, guestrooms, and beachside cottages during the pandemic shutdown.

Maui's Royal Lahaina Resort is soldThe property on Kaanapali Beach was bought by Honolulu-based BlackSand Capital, which has chosen the Highgate Hawaii Concession...