Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
About The Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
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Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences.
The company's portfolio includes five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States, based on total indoor meeting space.
Hotel Portfolio
- Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee
- Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida
- Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas
- Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland
- Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado
Additionally, Ryman Hospitality Properties owns the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas, and two ancillary hotels adjacent to its Gaylord Hotels properties.
These hotels collectively offer a combined total of 11,414 rooms and more than 3 million square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, catering to both convention and leisure travelers across the country.
Management and Entertainment Segment
The company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International, ensuring high-quality service and operational excellence.
Ryman Hospitality Properties holds a 70% controlling interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which includes iconic and emerging country music brands.
- Grand Ole Opry
- Ryman Auditorium
- WSM 650 AM
- Ole Red
- Category 10
- Nashville-area attractions
- Block 21: A mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office, and retail complex in downtown Austin, Texas, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Ryman Hospitality Properties operates OEG as its Entertainment segment, with financial results consolidated into the company’s statements.
Expansion Project
In January 2025, the company announced a $131 million expansion at its flagship Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
The expansion adds approximately 108,000 square feet of premium meeting space:
- 31,000-square-foot ballroom
- 38,000 square feet of breakout space
- 39,000 square feet of pre-function space
Upon completion, the total exhibit and meeting space will reach approximately 756,000 square feet, making it the largest non-gaming hotel by exhibit and meeting space in the United States.
Location
- Nashville, TN, USA
Ryman Hospitality Properties’ commitment to enhancing guest experiences and expanding its offerings underscores its position as a leader in the hospitality industry.
The company provides exceptional venues and entertainment experiences across the United States.