Genuine Hospitality, LLC Adds Two, Southwest Florida Hotels, to Growing Portfolio
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LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Washingtoner -- Located at 400 Commercial Ct, Venice, FL 34292, the 83-room Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites - Venice, FL, the all-suite hotel is ideally located at the NW quadrant of the I-75 and Jacaranda Blvd intersection, adjacent to many local dining options and just 5-miles from Historic Downtown Venice and spectacular, white-sanded, Venice Beach.

Additionally, located at 1200 34^th St. North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33713, the 129-room Holiday Inn St. Petersburg West, is centrally located on US I-19 minutes away from I-275, vibrant downtown St. Petersburg, Grand Central District, Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay, St. Pete Beach, Madera Beach, and much more.

Kurt Furlong, CRO & Partner, states "These two beautiful assets will be our first hotels in the state of Florida and first Holiday Inn and Best Western Plus, in our growing portfolio."  Furlong added, "we have wanted to expand our portfolio footprint into the state of Florida, especially the southern portion of Florida as I office out of my home in Treasure Island, FL.  A short drive to both hotels."

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About Genuine Hospitality, LLC

Genuine Hospitality was established in 2018 and has quickly become a leading hotel management company in the Midwest. Co-founders Kurt Furlong & Rob Willard joined forces, with over 70 years of experience in hotel development, revenue generation, revenue management, operations, asset management and accounting services.

Genuine Hospitality executives recognize and understand the intricacies associated with hotel development, asset value and investment risk and through delivering superior results, growing partnerships and investors.

Genuine Hospitality, LLC is a hotel asset operator of hotels with a growing portfolio consisting of 19 hotels, in 6 states, partnering with 7 different global brands. For more information on Genuine Hospitality locations and services, please visit www.genuinehospitalitygroup.com.