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

2/18/2025
How Smart, Eco-Friendly Pools Are Becoming the New Status Symbol for Sustainable Travel
As environmental regulations tighten and consumer demand increases, smart pools will become a key differentiator for forward-thinking hotels.

Michal Christine Escobar
2/18/2025
HT Talks Tech: Skyler Logsdon, Co-founder and CEO, Boomerang
Learn how transforming your lost & found process can impact hotel operations, the guest experience and more.

Michal Christine Escobar
2/18/2025
The Next Wave of Mobile Marketing: Rich Communications Services
This messaging protocol holds the promise of supercharging - and possibly even replacing - the value of the SMS (short message service) format marketers have grown to know and love.

Michal Christine Escobar
2/18/2025
Innovation in Hospitality Starts with Strong Partnerships
Nemacolin and Hapi prove that the right collaboration can turn technology into a guest-centric advantage.

Michal Christine Escobar
2/16/2025
How Hotels Can Cut Energy Costs – Without Cutting Quality
Infrastructure costs – especially energy costs – are among the biggest expenses for hotels, with air conditioning often making up between 40% and 50% of total energy costs.

Michal Christine Escobar
2/16/2025
A Smarter Approach to Hotel Wi-Fi Network Management for IoT and AI-Based Services
By prioritizing robust assessments, bandwidth optimization, signal coverage and scalability, hoteliers can deliver seamless connectivity for both guests and their IoT/AI-based solutions, while always maintaining a focus on data security.

Michal Christine Escobar
2/16/2025
Designing the Future: September Banks' Data-Driven Approach Earns Rising Star Award
With a strategic mindset that blends technology, design, and guest engagement, Banks proves that the future of hospitality is about how the guest’s stay is designed, optimized, and personalized through the power of data.

Michal Christine Escobar
2/13/2025
Revolutionizing Tourism with Automated Event Classification: A Data Science Approach
With automated event classification, travelers could easily find events that align with their interests, which is particularly beneficial during the inspirational phase of trip planning.

Michal Christine Escobar
2/12/2025
Why Reviews Matter More Than Ever for Hotels and Restaurants
A strong review strategy isn’t just about reputation—it’s a key driver of customer loyalty and revenue.

Michal Christine Escobar
2/12/2025
The Future of Hotel Payments Demands Simplicity
Hotel payment systems don’t have to be complicated. With orchestration, embedded solutions, and digital-first strategies, hoteliers can streamline transactions and enhance the guest experience.

Michal Christine Escobar