April 22, 2026

The Squeeze: Why Hotel Owners Are Getting Crushed - Sarah Kopit, Skift

The Squeeze: Why Hotel Owners Are Getting Crushed - Sarah Kopit, Skift
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In this episode, Sarah Kopit, the Editor in Chief at Skift, shares what she found reporting The Squeeze, her deep dive into the economic pressures facing America's hotel owners. You will hear why runaway costs, refinancing, and the franchise fee structure are putting owners in an impossible position.

Read her reporting: Inside the Crisis Crushing America's Hotel Owners, as well as her earlier piece in this series.

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn.

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands