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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2018 Hawaii Global Tourism Summit focuses on sustainabilityThe annual event will be held Oct. 1 to 3 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu.

Dates for 10th edition of Mai Tai Festival announcedTop bartenders from around the world compete for the title of World's Best Mai Tai and a $10,000 grand prize.

Four Seasons Maui at Wailea names new GMMarc Bromley was previously general manager at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North.

“Maka and Pineapple Boy” by Katie Borden is one of the new murals at Queen Kapiolani Hotel which has introduced a new art program with recent renovations.

Queen Kapiolani Hotel revamps art program with renovationsOahu illustrator Nick Kuchar has created a new mural that incorporates Hawaii's surf culture and the tradition of ukulele music...

Hanalei Colony Resort, which sits west of Wainiha Bay where road access is limited, is closed to guests but has become a community hub during the rebuild from April's flooding.

Hanalei Colony Resort embraces community roleShortly after the floods hit, the property became one of the distribution centers for the area, a point where stranded...

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has kicked off a special promotion where a portion of proceeds from certain cabanas benefit Susan G. Komen Hawaii.

Hyatt Regency Maui announces breast cancer fundraiserThe "Pink Ocean Hale" package includes two complimentary cocktails, and a portion of the proceeds go to Susan G. Komen Hawaii.

Hawaiian and Japan Airlines seek antitrust exemptionThe carriers launched a codeshare partnership in March.

Bishop Museum set for new exhibit on Hawaiian imagery"Unreal: Hawaii in Popular Imagination" will be on display from July 14 through Jan. 27.

Amid Kilauea activity, Hawaii Island adjusts

Amid Kilauea activity, Hawaii Island adjustsWhile some potential visitors are still concerned and, in some cases, canceling their trips, the visitor bureau says the island...

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows will close in October for a year-long, $100 million renovation.

Auberge aiming for a 'brighter, more refined' Mauna LaniThe 32-acre oceanfront property will close in October before reopening in late 2019 following a $100 million renovation.