RYMAN HOSPITALITY PPTYS INC (RHP)

Overview

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a distinguished entity in the lodging and hospitality sector, focusing its investments on high-end convention center resorts along with premium entertainment ventures. As a real estate investment trust (REIT), RHP distinguishes itself by owning and operating a portfolio that includes some of the largest and most prestigious non-gaming convention center hotels across the United States. Additionally, through a majority stake in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), the company diversifies its holdings into the realm of country music brands and related entertainment assets, thereby enriching its investment and operational landscape.

Products and Services

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. offers a confluence of hospitality and entertainment services, outlined as follows:

• Upscale Convention Center Resorts: The company boasts ownership of premier convention center hotels including Gaylord Opryland, Gaylord Palms, Gaylord Texan, Gaylord National, and Gaylord Rockies. These properties are celebrated for their vast indoor meeting spaces, making them some of the top choices for conferences in the U.S.
• JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa: This luxury resort adds to RHP’s portfolio with extensive room offerings and amenities designed for both business and leisure travelers.
• Ancillary Hotels: RHP also owns additional hotels situated adjacent to its Gaylord properties, further expanding its lodging capabilities in key convention markets.
• Hotel Management: Leveraging a strategic alliance with Marriott International, the company ensures top-tier management for its hotel portfolio, which collectively offers over 11,414 rooms and more than 3 million square feet of meeting space.
• Opry Entertainment Group: Through a 70% controlling interest in OEG, RHP extends its reach into the entertainment industry, holding stakes in venerable country music institutions such as the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, amongst others. This segment includes a diversified collection of brands that cater to music enthusiasts and visitors in Nashville and Austin.
• Block 21: As part of its Entertainment segment, RHP owns Block 21, a mixed-use development incorporating the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater. This property epitomizes the company’s investment in live music and multifaceted entertainment venues.