Robin McLaughlin
Robin McLaughlin is digital editor of LODGING.
Urban Oasis: Cachet Boutique NYC
Asia-Pacific based hotel management company Cachet Hospitality Group has opened their first property in the United States—Cachet Boutique NYC. The property is located in Midtown Manhattan, within walking distance of Hell’s Kitchen, Hudson Yards,...
Six Tips for Pest Prevention at Hotels
Pest infestations can quickly get out of hand—one bug turning into tens, turning into hundreds. However, management and staff can take simple measures to protect a property from infestations. Tim Husen, Technical Services Manager...
Tips and Tricks for PIPs
Experts weigh in on what hoteliers should keep in mind when deciding whether to go through with a PIP. Below are three pieces of advice for hoteliers considering PIPs for their properties.
1. Proper planning...
Check Out: Guestrooms at The Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Fla.
With a history that began in the late 1950s, The Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Fla., has hosted presidents, performers, and celebrities alike. In the late 1990s, the hotel was foreclosed upon and leveled with...
Checking In With Frances Kiradjian, BLLA Founder
When Frances Kiradjian founded the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) in 2009, she was looking to create a “family” for boutique properties. At the time, booking a boutique hotel could be confusing, and...