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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Colin Sato, chef de cuisine at The Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort and Spa, Waikiki Beach took second in the Marriott's Masters of Craft cooking competition and is now leading a monthly cooking series.

Learn to cook from a master at Moana SurfriderVisitors can learn some of the techniques Colin Sato used in the Masters of Craft competition in the new Moana Masters Cooking...

20th annual Maui Film Festival dates setThe festival, set for June 12 to 16, hosts a range of motion pictures, from blockbuster award winners to independent films.

La Costa Italiana dinner buffet at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani serves up prime rib every day of the week, and special on Saturdays, crab legs.

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani revamps Pikake Terrace menuThe new La Costa Italiano dinner buffet features prime rib as the centerpiece.

Outrigger tweaks name, gears up for continued Hawaii investment"The evolution to Outrigger Hospitality Group is a bold beginning for 2019," said president and CEO Jeff Wagoner.

2018 another good year for Hawaii hotel rates, revenue

2018 another good year for Hawaii hotel rates, revenueThe majority of growth in room stock over the last few years can be attributed to the increase in vacation rentals, according...

Hawaii Island park reopens with new black sand beachIn the summer of 2018, lava swept through the Puna area in the southeast side of the island. When it met the ocean at Isaac...

Survey reveals attitudes of Hawaii tourism businessesWhile 38% of Hawaii's tourism-affiliated business reported increased profits, 35% of other businesses said the same, according...

North Shore Eco Tours introduced the Puaa Ahiu (Wild Boar) tour in December, taking guests on a 20-mile off-roading adventure to rivers, fruit orchards and hidden valleys.

Company brings 'cultural perspective' to ecotoursNorth Shore Eco Tours on Oahu is expanding its offerings, recently launching a new tour and a new shuttle service from Waikiki...

Victor Mayo of Gogo Worldwide Vacations in a helicopter with his family.

Gogo's Victor Mayo shares insights and tipsContributing editor Tovin Lapan recently spoke with the wholesaler's director of product merchandising and partnerships about...

Hilton Waikoloa Village is the only provider of Polaris Slingshot rentals on the Island of Hawaii.

Hilton Waikoloa Village introduces SlingshotsRenters can tour the picturesque Kohala Coast or other parts of the island in the roadsters.