Robin McLaughlin
Checking In With Extended Stay America’s Jim Alderman
Extended stay is a growing segment in the hotel industry, and many believe its profits will stay steady during a potential downturn. And for the past two years, Extended Stay America (ESA) has been...
Click of a Button: Apps Offer F&B Options at Properties Without an On-Site Restaurant
For hotels without an on-site F&B option, ensuring guests are able to satisfy morning hunger pangs or midnight munchies can be a challenge. For many of these properties, a solution has emerged in the...
Catering to Kids in Hotel F&B
Frozen mozzarella sticks, store-brand macaroni and cheese, overcooked mini burgers, bland spaghetti with butter — kids' menu items served on nondescript white plates are generally what families expect when dining out. Restaurants tend to...
Connection Is Key: Solving Issues Surrounding Hotel WiFi
Roadblocks that impact hotel WiFi connectivity are challenging to mitigate. Bill Gustafson, senior enterprise engineer for hospitality for Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company that specializes in networking, weighs in on obstacles that may...
Mystic Marriott Inspired By Local Maritime History
Originally built in 1992, the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa recently underwent a major renovation. The lobby, guestrooms, and bar have been completely redesigned to reflect Mystic’s maritime history, and updates to the ballroom,...