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

10/1/2024
What Hospitality Can Learn from Digital Retail Strategies: Elevating Guest Expectations to Boost Ancillary Revenue

Michal Christine Escobar
10/1/2024
An Unpredictable Market with Silver Linings: Hotel Performance in 2024
Rising costs, changing booking trends, good leaders, and even the weather are just some of the things that have influenced the performance of hotels so far this year

Michal Christine Escobar
10/1/2024
Unlocking Revenue Potential Through Data and Talent
As AI and data tools advance, hoteliers face new opportunities—and challenges—in leveraging revenue management strategies and attracting top-tier talent.

Michal Christine Escobar
9/29/2024
EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology Announces Encora as Exclusive Sponsor of the 2024 Hotel Visionary Awards
Winners will be honored during the Hotel Technology Forum (HTF), Nov. 18-20, at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

Michal Christine Escobar
9/29/2024
Building a Resilient Digital Backbone: How Hotels are Enhancing Connectivity
Hotels are facing unprecedented demands on their networks. Here’s how they're keeping up with guest expectations and staying ahead of the tech curve.

Michal Christine Escobar
9/24/2024
Revving Up for the Future: EV Charging Drives New Opportunities for Hotels
With nearly 20% of hotel guests seeking EV charging options, hotels are rapidly adopting this critical amenity, boosting RevPAR and gaining new eco-friendly clientele in the process.

Michal Christine Escobar
9/24/2024
Cutting-Edge Cooling Technologies Are Reshaping Hotel Sustainability
With the hospitality industry contributing 1% of global carbon emissions, hotels are beginning to adopt advanced cooling technologies that reduce energy consumption and improve room comfort for guests.

Michal Christine Escobar
9/24/2024
Start-Up Spotlight: Nappr Turns Daytime Napping Into a Business Opportunity for Hotels
By tapping into underused hotel inventory, Nappr gives travelers a convenient place to rest while helping hotels generate revenue from vacant rooms.

Michal Christine Escobar
9/22/2024
How QSRs Can Leverage Today's Tech to Reduce Costs, Boost ROI, and Delight Customers
Quick-service restaurants can boost loyalty and profitability by using personalization, AI-driven insights, and hyperlocal marketing to offer customers more value in today’s challenging economy.

Michal Christine Escobar
9/22/2024
From Disney to Netflix: What Hoteliers Can Learn About Employee Training
In a world of fleeting attention spans, hoteliers can engage employees by using storytelling techniques inspired by entertainment giants like Netflix to foster growth and retention.

Michal Christine Escobar