Robin McLaughlin
Robin McLaughlin is digital editor of LODGING.
JLL’s Ketan Patel Discusses the Current Market and Hotel Investment Landscape
At the 2024 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, the overall sentiment about hotel deals was that while rates and expenses are higher, deal activity is still occurring in the space. Many also expect the second...
HUNTER Conference Kicks Off With Market Report and Forecast
The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (HUNTER) is underway at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Celebrating its 35th milestone year, the event drew over 2,100 attendees from 950 companies across 48 states, including 100 college students....
Being BOLD: Wyndham Underscores Inclusivity for Hotel Ownership
There are numerous barriers to hotel ownership—like industry awareness, access to capital, and market knowledge—causing groups of entrepreneurs to be underrepresented in hospitality. To create spaces that encourage, promote, and assist these groups in...
Franchisee Focused: Insights and Updates From Wyndham’s 2023 Global Conference
After a four-year hiatus from its Global Conference, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts welcomed franchisees back with its 2023 event this week. Hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, the event is the...
Current Capabilities: IDeaS’ Klaus Kohlmayr on Helping Hoteliers Tell Their Data Stories
Today’s hoteliers and revenue managers have access to a myriad of technology services, software, and tools that allow them tp better leverage data to efficiently operate their businesses and ease workloads for hotel employees....