Robin McLaughlin
Robin McLaughlin is digital editor of LODGING.
Report Quantifies Hurricane Irma’s Impact on Florida
Hurricane Irma caused extensive devastation and displaced 6 million Florida residents. Businesses cycles were also interrupted in every major market by power outages—leaving 6.5 million people without power—as well as flooding and debris. The...
Biophilic Design Connects Guests to Nature
Few trends become staples that guests return to throughout their stay. However, new research suggests that properties that incorporate plants and natural elements into their spaces see more guests using those spaces and returning...
Keeping Costs Down While Chasing the Latest Design Trends
In an industry where what’s popular is constantly changing, hotels can easily go overboard when it comes to design trends. However, for a hotelier or hotel designer, an overzealous approach to trends can be...
Five Hospitality Lighting Trends
It’s a transitional period for lighting trends in the hospitality industry and hotels are searching for more efficient and cost-effective lighting options. Hubbell Lighting Inc.’s National Account Manager, Jeff Moreau, and Outdoor Living Brands,...
Behind the Design of The Whitby Hotel in Manhattan
Located in Midtown Manhattan, just a few blocks south of Central Park, The Whitby Hotel is an extremely eclectic property. Its 86 guestrooms each boast a unique color scheme and floor-to-ceiling windows, and some...