Robin McLaughlin
Robin McLaughlin is digital editor of LODGING.
Celebrity Partnerships Raise Hotel Awareness, Revenue
What do musician Gavin DeGraw, comedian Rob Riggle, and Game of Thrones actor Kristofer Hivju all have in common? They all have partnerships within the hospitality industry. Hivju is the much-lauded Wyndham Rewards Wyzard,...
Design Trends Becoming More Millennial-Minded in 2017
Interior design makeovers will change some of the biggest brands in the hospitality space come 2017, especially as they aim to please a younger set of independent travelers. Jessica Lotner, interior designer at The...
Red Roof Forum Puts Spotlight on Women Entrepreneurs
When franchisees personally asked Marina MacDonald, Red Roof’s chief marketing officer, for a women’s leadership panel, she saw the need for a forum to discuss issues facing women hoteliers today. The Red Roof Forum...
Recovering from Hurricane Matthew
Dozens of costal communities are still recovering in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the Category 3 hurricane that swept by the U.S. last weekend. The Westin Jekyll Island off the Georgia coast was just...
Transitive Check-In Stations Bring Guests into the Future
Traditional check-in desks are slowly becoming part of the past. Transitive check-in stations are revolutionizing the way guests are welcomed to a hotel or resort, providing a unique twist on classic hotel culture. Eventually,...