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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Royal Hawaiian shakes up culinary teamShaymus Alwin has risen to the role of executive sous chef for the property, while Shingo Katsura will take Alwin's former post...

Healani Kimitete-Ah Mow leads the e ala e, morning chant. Kimitete-Ah Mow joined Mauna Kea Resort and Hapuna Beach Resort as the aloha ambassador in January and has been adding new programming.

Islands insight from resorts' cultural ambassadorHealani Kimitete-Ah Mow serves as the aloha ambassador for Mauna Kea Resort and Hapuna Beach Resort.

Damaged homes west of Hanalei Pier in Kauai after record rains and flooding in April.

Fire and water a one-two punch for HawaiiThe Aloha State is accustomed to drawing attention for its natural beauty, but in the past few weeks, it is natural disasters...

Severe ground cracks associated with fissure 14 in Leilani Estates.

With explosive eruption possible, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to closeScientists are concerned that a powerful eruption could spew toxic gas, ash and rocks into the air, putting the regions closest...

"We get asked a lot about Southwest right now, which has done a masterful job of getting a lot of column inches in various publications by announcing very little," said Hawaiian Airlines CEO Peter Ingram.

Hawaiian Airlines CEO irked by Southwest buzzPeter Ingram wants Southwest to back up its statements about forthcoming Hawaii service with details, especially concerning...

SAS joins TSA's Precheck programIn addition to the Scandinavian carrier, Condor, Thomas Cook Scandinavia, Thomas Cook UK, Air Serbia and Porter Airlines are...

Pan-Pacific Festival dates announcedThe three-day festival kicks off with a hoolaulea complete with live entertainment on multiple stages, a wide variety of food...

A bill to create an independent airport authority failed to pass the Hawaii legislature this session despite a variety of backers. The bill would have moved control of Honolulu International Airport and the state's other 14 airports out of the hands of the Department of Transportation.

Bill to establish Hawaii Airport Authority fails for second yearThis year's bill did not make it out of conference, and was not voted on before the end of session on May 1.

Hilton Worldwide merged the sales teams for Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach (pictured) and Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii Island.

Hilton merges sales teams at two Hawaiian resortsHilton Worldwide has merged the sales teams for Oahu's Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach and Hilton Waikoloa Village on...

Insights and optimism at Hawaii Leadership Forum

Insights and optimism at Hawaii Leadership ForumThe lineup detailed the past, present and future of retail travel.