Michal Christine Escobar

Senior Editor, Hotels

Author Profile

Michal Christine Escobar is Hospitality Technology’s Senior Editor, with a concentration on the hotel industry. She has a decade of experience as a B2B journalist. She is responsible for the hotel beat at the magazine and often writes about AI, VR, IoT and other emerging technologies affecting hospitality.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

3/26/2025
Rethinking Hospitality Workplaces: Smarter, More Flexible, and People-Centric
At FITUR 2025, the International Tourism Trade Fair held in Madrid with 9,500 companies from over 150 countries participating, the latest data reaffirmed tourism’s role as a key driver of the global economy.

Michal Christine Escobar
3/26/2025
Tock’s Evolution: How Innovation, Storytelling, and Partnerships Are Reshaping Restaurant Reservations
With heightened competition in the reservation platform space, Tock is doubling down on experience-driven bookings, strategic marketing, and deeper industry partnerships. Matt Tucker, head of Tock, shares insights on the company’s growth, its evolving role alongside Resy, and what’s next for the platform.

Michal Christine Escobar
3/25/2025
The Case for a Standardized RFP Process in Restaurants
Standardizing RFPs in the restaurant industry can streamline technology selection, reduce complexity, and drive innovation.

Michal Christine Escobar
3/24/2025
HT Talks Tech: SJ Sawhney, co-founder and president, Canary Technologies
As hotels increasingly adopt generative AI, Sawhney discusses its benefits, challenges, and the road ahead.

Michal Christine Escobar
3/23/2025
Leveraging Real-Time Data: How Restaurants Are Turning Insights into Action
Industry leaders at MURTEC 2025 discussed best practices for collecting, analyzing, and applying real-time data to optimize operations and drive smarter decision-making in restaurants.

Michal Christine Escobar
3/20/2025
How Secure Digital Payments Can Boost Revenue and Customer Loyalty

Michal Christine Escobar
3/20/2025
Sustainable Water Management in Hospitality: A World Water Day Imperative
Water loss is one of the biggest sustainability hurdles for hotels and recreational facilities.

Michal Christine Escobar
3/19/2025
Beyond the Bracket: How Hotels, Casinos and Venues Can Win BIG During March Madness
March Madness is more than a tournament, it’s a revenue multiplier.

Michal Christine Escobar
3/18/2025
Time's Up: What Hospitality CTOs Must Do Now for PCI DSS 4.0.1 Compliance
With the March 31 deadline fast approaching, hotels and restaurants must ensure they meet PCI DSS 4.0.1 requirements or risk fines, security breaches, and reputational damage. Fortra’s Josh Davies breaks down what IT leaders should prioritize now.

Michal Christine Escobar
3/18/2025
The Future of Hotel Payments: Enhancing Security, Convenience, and Guest Experience
As digital payments become the new norm, hotels must adapt to evolving consumer expectations, combat rising fraud, and integrate seamless transaction solutions. Sertifi Co-Founder John Stojka shares insights on the latest innovations shaping the industry.

Michal Christine Escobar