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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Diving into Hawaii's pools

Diving into Hawaii's poolsHotels with sprawling, feature-laden pools serve the needs of families seeking fun in water as well as couples looking for...

The White Sands Hotel is in the midst of an $8 million renovation, with all of the guestrooms now updated.

White Sands refurb aiming for retro appealRestored with an eye toward reviving its original feel and a bygone Waikiki style, the hotel is relaunching after new ownership...

Hawaiian Airlines launches Hawaiian language programEmployees may obtain the certification after they demonstrate proficiency through an oral and reading exam.

The "Greetings from Hawaii" mural unveiled at The Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach on Feb. 8 is one in a nationwide series by artists Victor Ving and photographer Lisa Beggs.

Alohilani Resort adds new mural from national project"Greetings From Hawaii" is part of the "Greetings Tour," a cross-country mural project creating new city landmarks through...

The work "We Dreamt Deaf" by Nicholas Galanin, which uses a taxidermy polar bear for a commentary on climate change and human impact, will be exhibited at the 2019 Honolulu Biennial.

Honolulu Biennial offers plethora of opportunities to enjoy Pacific artThe theme for the 2019 Biennial is "To Make Wrong/Right/Now," which comes from a poem by Imaikalani Kalahele.

Hawaii falls just short of 10M visitorsStill, the state saw a 6% increase vs. 2017, and visitor spending was up 7%.

Kau Coffee Festival 2019 dates setThe two-week festival will culminate with its annual community block party May 5 at the Pahala Community Center.

Elite island talent at music and dance festivals

Elite island talent at music and dance festivalsThe following events offer the opportunity to see world-class versions of in-demand visitor experiences such as hula and...

A guestroom at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach.

Ritz-Carlton now at full strength on WaikikiThe Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach opened its second tower in the last quarter of 2018, and with the property now...

Aloha reckoning: Hawaii tourism at a crossroads

Aloha reckoning: Hawaii tourism at a crossroadsWhile the 10 million visitor mark has been eclipsed, residents are clamoring for more tourism regulation.