Robin McLaughlin
Robin McLaughlin is digital editor of LODGING.
Openings: The Inn at the Pier in Pismo Beach, Calif.
Within walking distance of the beach
and boardwalk, the Inn at the Pier in Pismo Beach, Calif., conveys a classic California beach experience with an elegant twist. Reminiscent of a contemporary beach house, the...
Check Out the Frenchman Suite at Le Pavillon Hotel
Located just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby French Quarter and Garden District, New Orleans’ 226-room Le Pavillon Hotel exhibits distinctive architecture, original antique furnishings, and specially curated artwork...
Using Ambient Scenting to Create a Unique Hotel Experience
Special additions to a hotel like customized lighting and artificial intelligence make a property unique and compliment the guest experience—even if guests do not notice them. Ambient scenting is one of these elements—while not visible or...
Insights From ALIS: Checking In With Andrea Foster
Milwaukee-based hotel management company Marcus Hotels & Resorts has been using this long period of industry growth and stability to tap into unique markets and expand the company’s reach, especially with projects in its...
Checking In: Carole Angel Discusses IHG’s Equality Initiatives
In November, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) earned a 100 percent perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index. IHG has been given this honor four years in a row, and this...