Robin McLaughlin
Robin McLaughlin is digital editor of LODGING.
Inside Portland’s Jupiter NEXT Guestroom
From its humble beginnings as an 81-room motor lodge in 2004, the Jupiter Hotel re-opened as a sleek, modern motel on the east side of Portland, Ore. Across the street from that vision, Jupiter...
Smaller Hospitality Events Focus on Content and Colleague Connections
When Russ Savrann was a young professional, his grandfather gave him sound business advice in the form of stories about his early years in the shoe industry. During that time period, anyone attending industry...
Five Ways to Keep Pests Out of Hotels Before They Get In
Hotels are quick to eliminate pests once they get into a property, but many fail to consider the preventive steps they can take prior to an infestation. Drew McFadden, director of marketing and research...
Checking In With Stephen Brandman on Journal Hotels
Brands tend to exude the same style and comfort across a portfolio, but Stephen Brandman wanted to start a different kind of hospitality company. After creating and selling both Thompson Hotels and Commune Hotels,...
Lifestyle Seekers: “Boutique” Offers Many Opportunities for Creative Hoteliers
Generally speaking, the boutique hotel model allows owners to not only choose the design, style, and programming at a property, but it also gives them the opportunity to engage with the local community. Frances...