Video: Interstate's COO Ted Knighton talks about Hotel construction challenges at Sochi

Ted Knighton, Interstate Hotels & Resorts president & COO, discusses the reality of building in Sochi and provides insight into the challenges hotel operators are facing at the Olympics.

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Aimbridge EMEA is the International Division of leading US-based global hotel management company, Aimbridge Hospitality. The Aimbridge Hospitality global portfolio, inclusive of managed and pipeline properties, includes approximately 1,500 hotels in 20 countries. The EMEA portfolio, inclusive of pipeline, is made up of 100+ properties. Brands managed by Aimbridge EMEA include Novotel, Adagio, Courtyard, Hilton Garden Inn, Hyatt Place, Radisson, Residence Inn, Staybridge, Mercure, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, Luxury Collection, Marriott, AC Hotels by Marriott, Hilton, Hampton by Hilton and ibis Hotels. Aimbridge EMEA's portfolio also comprises a number of independent hotels, restaurants and spa and health brands, including Marco Pierre White, Novelli at City Quays and Mamucium. For further information about Aimbridge EMEA visit www.aimbridgeEMEA.com.

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Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is a division of Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading U.S.-based global hotel management company. Thousands of hotel owners, developers, and guests have discovered the Aimbridge difference in our portfolio of hotels in the UK, Ireland and Europe, alongside the global 1,500-property portfolio managed by our U.S. based division.