Robin McLaughlin
Robin McLaughlin is senior editor of LODGING.
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...
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...
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...
Can Technology Stop a Towel Thief?
Loss of towels can cost thousands of extra dollars a year. LODGING recently talked with Towel Tracker CEO Matt Cheng about how his company...
To PIP or Flip? The Costs, Benefits of Property Improvement Plans
Hoteliers whose portfolios are mostly composed of branded hotels are familiar with the ins and outs of property improvement plans (PIPs). These PIPs are...