WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (Ryman), a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT), in its acquisition of the fee simple interest in Grande Lakes Orlando Resort for approximately $1.38 billion. The transaction closed Sept. 1.
Grande Lakes Orlando is a 409-acre luxury resort complex in Orlando, Florida, featuring a 1,010-room JW Marriott, a 582-room Ritz-Carlton, a Greg Norman-designed 18-hole championship golf course, and approximately 320,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Grande Lakes will continue to operate under the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton brands managed by Marriott International, according to Ryman’s statement.
“It has been a privilege to support Ryman on another important milestone for the company,” Greenberg Traurig Hospitality Practice Co-Chair Samantha Ahuja said. “Grande Lakes Orlando is a premier destination, and this acquisition reflects Ryman’s continued focus on high-quality hospitality and meeting experiences.”
In addition to Ahuja, the Greenberg Traurig deal team was led by Washington, D.C., Shareholder and Hospitality Practice Co-Chair Nelson F. Migdal, New York Real Estate Shareholder Josh Farrell, and Dallas Real Estate Of Counsel Callie Anne White.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm’s broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI “Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm” by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.
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