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

7/23/2024
Hyatt Harnesses LinkedIn Sales Navigator to Build Valuable Relationships
Hyatt was able to create valuable connections and engaging dialogues by generating 6,200 saved leads and 2,600 new connections over a three month period with a 100 percent retention rate from pilot participants.

Michal Christine Escobar
7/17/2024
Operational Efficiency and Revenue Enhancement: Key Insights from HITEC 2024 (Part 2)
Learn about the technologies now available to empower hotels to navigate operational challenges, bolster cybersecurity defenses, and implement revenue-driving strategies.

Michal Christine Escobar
7/16/2024
The Business Case for Restaurants to Adopt More Tech for BOH Operations
As restaurants face competitive pressures and thin margins, investing in back-of-house automation and IoT can lead to operational efficiency and improved customer satisfaction. PLUS, RTN's BOH workgroup.

Michal Christine Escobar
7/16/2024
CASE STUDY: The Palms Resort Casino Standardizes all Tech on a Single Platform
During a multi-faceted $690 million renovation, the Palms Casino Resort implemented a robust technology solution that delivers intuitive automation throughout the entire resort.

Michal Christine Escobar
7/16/2024
Revolutionizing Hotel Retail: AI-Driven Personalization Enhances Guest Experiences
Eddie Deyo, CTO of GK Software, discusses the evolving expectations of hotel guests and how AI-powered personalization can transform quick-stop storefronts to boost loyalty and revenue.

Michal Christine Escobar
7/15/2024
Innovative Trends Shaping Hospitality: Insights from HITEC 2024 (Part 1)
Attribute-based selling, the challenges of interfacing software, and the use of GenAI to impact hotel operations were hot topics at this year’s tradeshow.

Michal Christine Escobar
7/14/2024
How Robotics Can Solve the Challenges Facing Food Delivery Apps
Current pressures from increased wages and operational costs pose a significant threat to the restaurant industry, necessitating a major shift to the adoption of robotics.

Michal Christine Escobar
7/14/2024
Transform Restaurant Operations with a Reservation System App
Running a restaurant is tough, but a reservation app can ease the load by streamlining operations and enhancing customer experience.

Michal Christine Escobar
7/14/2024
3 Ways AI Improves Hotel Guest Experiences

Michal Christine Escobar
7/10/2024
EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology Debuts Expanded Visionary Awards Honoring Innovation, Partnership, and Leadership in Hotel Tech
Winners will be celebrated during the Hotel Technology Forum (HTF), November 18-20, at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

Michal Christine Escobar