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

12/13/2022
Kindred Spirits: Three Factors Independent Hoteliers Should Look for in a PMS Partner
The right team will encompass nimble reactions, personal support, and reliability; These traits will ensure the PMS vendor speaks hoteliers’ language and comes to the table with their own ideas to help meet operational goals.

Michal Christine Escobar
12/13/2022
RendezVerse Launches RV360 to Convert 360° Photography to Explorable Social VR Spaces
New technology allows for venues with pre-existing 360° photography of their space to upload it to the metaverse in minutes for social meets.

Michal Christine Escobar
12/13/2022
Back to Business: Why Frictionless Travel is a Necessity for Today’s Evolved Traveler
While the return of travel in 2022 was whole-heartedly embraced by both the hospitality industry and travelers, it also prompted unexpected friction points as travel demand outpaced travel recovery.

Michal Christine Escobar
12/13/2022
SIHOT Acquires POS Hardware Company ADDIPOS
The acquisition enables SIHOT to expand its offering with POS hardware to complement its Cloud SaaS system.

Michal Christine Escobar
12/12/2022
3 Predictions for Hospitality Technology Usage in 2023
Tech will continue to compete with "old school" solutions, help with the labor crisis, and will remain embedded as a part of the guest experience.

Michal Christine Escobar
12/12/2022
Hotel Marcel New Haven Combines Sustainability with Enhanced Security by Deploying Advanced Technologies From ASSA ABLOY
Carbon net-zero hotel leverages solutions from the world’s largest security access manufacturer to maximize guest safety and convenience while maintaining its commitment to eco-friendly practices.

Michal Christine Escobar
12/12/2022
Best Western Inn at the Vines Partners With HIS to Meet Guest Demands for Personalized In-room Entertainment
Hotel catering to upscale guests leverages GuestCast by HIS for the ultimate in user-friendly guestroom streaming experiences.

Michal Christine Escobar
12/12/2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts Set to Debut Philips MediaSuite TVs in Guest Rooms as Part of New Global Partnership with PPDS
Turning hotel rooms into homes-from-home: Global partnership between PPDS and IHG® Hotels & Resorts will bring Philips MediaSuite TVs, designed especially for the hospitality industry with Chromecast™ built-in, into IHG hotels for the first time, delivering unrivaled entertainment choice, personalization and control for fully tailored guest experiences.

Michal Christine Escobar
12/12/2022
RKS Hotels Group Streamlines Accounting Processes for its Alberta Canada Properties
Hotel ownership and development group adds PVNG enterprise accounting solution from Aptech to provide cloud accessibility and customized reporting.

Michal Christine Escobar
12/11/2022
Aruba Unified Infrastructure Helps Power Walt Disney World® Resort’s Newest Star Wars Vacation Experience
Award-Winning Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Delivers a Unique, Immersive Adventure Using Advanced Technologies.

Michal Christine Escobar