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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State sees visitor growth despite Kilauea

State sees visitor growth despite KilaueaAlthough overall numbers are up in the first half of 2018, Hawaii Island visits are down 5%.

The Shoreline Hotel Waikiki recently unveiled a $4 million design refresh based around the theme "Nature Meets Neon."

Shoreline Waikiki brightens up with design refreshThe 135-room boutique hotel in Honolulu highlights local influences and eye-catching tones and patterns throughout.

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, recently introduced the revamped Bar at Azure with expanded seating and new cocktail menu.

The Royal Hawaiian introduces new barBar at Azure will offer craft cocktails and private-label spirits, including locally produced Ko Hana Rum.

The St. Regis Princeville Resort on Kauai and Kaanapali Beach Hotel on Maui have both recently introduced new outrigger canoe experiences.

New outrigger canoe experiences at Hawaii hotelsThe St. Regis Princeville Resort and the Kaanapali Beach Hotel have joined other resorts around the Aloha State that offer...

Kalakaua exhibit coming to Honolulu Museum of Arts"Hooulu Hawaii: The King Kalakaua Era" chronicles a period where the islands welcomed many new visitors from the east and west.

OLS Hotels appoints Rob Robinson as V.P.Robinson previously worked for Highgate in the role of managing director, overseeing the company's Waikiki properties.

Melanie Holt and Tim Bostock bought the Kamuela Inn on Hawaii Island in Waimea in June 2015 and have completed extensive renovations in a rustic paniolo theme.

Rustic restorations at Kamuela InnThe Kamuela Inn is located near the heart of Waimea, with easy access to popular cafes and restaurants.

Hyatt Regency Maui introduces stargazing wedding packageThe Maui'd Under the Stars package takes couples up 10 stories to the resort rooftop.

Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach names new sales managerKatherine Gioia was previously senior sales manager for groups at the Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown.

Doing lunch on Kauai's Eastern Shore

Doing lunch on Kauai's Eastern ShoreThe strip of Kuhio Highway from Wailua to Old Kapaa Town offers walkable town centers with shops and a plethora of dining...