Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE:RHP) (NYSE: RHP) is a specialized real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, operates and develops large-scale destination-oriented hospitality and entertainment assets. The company’s portfolio is anchored by the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and includes four Gaylord Hotels properties, which feature upscale lodging, expansive convention space, themed restaurants and on-site entertainment. Ryman Hospitality also holds the Ryman Auditorium, a historic performance venue, and licenses the Gaylord brand for managed hotels in strategic U.S. markets.
Founded as part of Gaylord Entertainment Company, the REIT was formed through a tax-efficient spin-off in 2012 to focus exclusively on income-producing hospitality real estate. Over the years, Ryman Hospitality Properties has pursued a growth strategy centered on developing new convention-focused resorts in key domestic markets, while leveraging its strong brand recognition and entertainment heritage. The company’s integrated resort model combines lodging, convention services, retail, dining and live performance venues under a single roof, catering to both group and leisure travelers.
Ryman Hospitality’s geographic footprint is concentrated in high-traffic entertainment and convention destinations across the United States. Its flagship properties include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. Through these properties, the company serves a diverse customer base ranging from corporate convention planners to music enthusiasts attending events at the Opry House and Ryman Auditorium.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Ryman Hospitality Properties is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Colin Reed, who has overseen the REIT’s expansion since its inception. Under his leadership, the company has focused on optimizing asset performance, enhancing guest experiences and pursuing disciplined growth opportunities. Supported by an experienced board of directors and senior management team, Ryman Hospitality continues to strengthen its position as a leading REIT in the hospitality and live-entertainment sector.
