Interstate Hotels & Resorts has opened the Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam-South, its third hotel in the Netherlands and hotel number three out of a nine-property portfolio (1,800 rooms) it is developing across the country with TVHG Budget Group Beheer BV. Jointly owned by Interstate and TVHG, the hotel is located in Amsterdam’s financial district.

Interstate also announced this week that it has promoted its chief operating officer, Ted Knighton, to president and chief operating officer. Mr Knighton has been with the group since 1990 and held various positions. He took up the post of chief operating officer in December 2011.

“This promotion reflects his accomplishments and the tremendous value and exceptional operations experience that he brings to our international growth strategy,” said Jim Abrahamson, Interstate’s chief executive officer. 
 
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