Robin McLaughlin
Robin McLaughlin is digital editor of LODGING.
Mountain Lake Lodge—Home of ‘Dirty Dancing’—Makes a Renovation Comeback
Located on an extensive 2,600-acre nature preserve in Pembroke, Va., Mountain Lake Lodge has an interesting history, to say the least. Opened in 1851 and purchased in 1936 by the Moody family, the 1986 filming of...
Three Ways To Improve Air Quality in Hotels
Due to their size—and the sheer number of factors at play—it can be a struggle for hotels to maintain high air quality throughout the entire property. However, more and more guests are conscious of...
High-Tech Luxury: Inside Silicon Valley’s Hotel Nia
With a name that means “bright light” in Gaelic, Silicon Valley’s Hotel Nia attracts both business and leisure travelers with its luxurious, but practical, technology-focused amenities. The 11-story, 250-room hotel offers guests smart amenities...
Bigger Problems: Dealing With Pesky Wildlife on Hotel Properties
When hoteliers talk about pest infestations, they’re usually referring to the usual suspects: bed bugs, cockroaches, and mice. Identifying and exterminating those pests are fairly straightforward processes, but doing the same for larger pests...
Bob Rauch of RAR Hospitality Shares Predictions for 2019
It’s not a secret that many hoteliers believe that the current cycle remains strong and will continue at this pace in the years ahead. Bob Rauch, CEO and president of RAR Hospitality, agrees there...