Robin McLaughlin
Robin McLaughlin is digital editor of LODGING.
With Evolving Technology, Smart Thermostats Have More to Offer
Smart thermostats are getting smarter, incorporating new technology at a dizzying pace. Grant Patterson, product marketing manager for Honeywell Environmental & Energy System Solutions, spoke with LODGING about the role of smart thermostats in...
Five Trends in FF&E Supply Chain and Sourcing
The supply chain and sourcing of FF&E is just as important as those design elements themselves in a hotel. Many guests want transparency when it comes to sourcing room components and accessories. And White...
Jim Merkel Explains the Rock the Road Experience to Fund Cancer Research
Cancer research is a cause near and dear to Rockbridge CEO Jim Merkel’s heart, and he and the entire Rockbridge team have made funding for important scientific research a top priority with their yearly...
Going Solo: Why a Branded Property Might Drop its Flag
Not every independent hotel was born that way. There are many, many independent properties out there that started their lives as branded hotels. After all, franchise agreements, while they can be lengthy, do eventually...
Holiday Inn’s Burger Theory Is Giving Away 10,000 Cheeseburgers
National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18 glorifies one of America’s most famous food staples, and Holiday Inn’s Burger Theory brand is giving guests a reason to celebrate. All 25 Burger Theory restaurants in the...