Mark Fioravanti Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) today announced that executive vice president and chief financial officer Mark Fioravanti has been promoted to president of the Company, effective immediately. In addition to retaining his duties as chief financial officer, Mr. Fioravanti will assume new responsibilities including oversight of asset management, communications and administration. Mr. Fioravanti has served as the Company’s chief financial officer for the past six years, successfully overseeing the Company’s transition to a real estate investment trust. Prior to joining Ryman Hospitality Properties’ predecessor in 2002, Mr. Fioravanti held several senior and property-level positions with Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. in the areas of finance, administration and strategic planning. Mr. Fioravanti earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State University and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee. Mr. Fioravanti is active in the Nashville community, serving on the board of trustees for United Way of Metropolitan Nashville and the Adventure Science Center.