TRT Holdings acquires Greenbrier's loans

New owner takes over loans for West Virginia's iconic resort

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:52am

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A highly polished, geometric brass sculpture in the shape of a hotel building, resting on a clean, monochromatic background and dramatically lit to represent the abstract concepts of corporate strategy and luxury hospitality.The acquisition of The Greenbrier's loans by a new owner signals potential changes and investments for West Virginia's iconic luxury resort.Charleston Today

TRT Holdings, a multi-billion-dollar private holding company that owns Omni Hotels and Resorts, has acquired the loans for The Greenbrier, West Virginia's renowned luxury resort. The Justice Family purchased The Greenbrier from CSX in 2009, and the resort's relationship with its previous lender, Carter Bank & Trust, had been challenging for years.

Why it matters

The Greenbrier is considered West Virginia's crown jewel resort, and its new ownership structure could signal changes in the resort's operations and future direction. TRT Holdings' acquisition of the loans indicates the company sees potential in the iconic property and may invest further to enhance its offerings.

The details

In a statement, Greenbrier President Dr. Jill Justice confirmed that an affiliate of TRT Holdings has acquired the resort's loans from Carter Bank & Trust. Dr. Justice noted that the relationship with the previous lender had been 'challenging for many years' and expressed optimism about working with the new owner, stating, 'We have already been in communication with the new lender and look forward to more discussions with them soon.'

  • TRT Holdings acquired The Greenbrier's loans on April 1, 2026.
  • The Justice Family purchased The Greenbrier resort from CSX in 2009.

The players

TRT Holdings

A multi-billion-dollar private holding company that owns Omni Hotels and Resorts, as well as several other luxury resorts across the nation.

Dr. Jill Justice

The President of The Greenbrier resort.

Carter Bank & Trust

The previous lender for The Greenbrier resort, whose relationship with the resort had been 'challenging for many years.'

The Justice Family

The owners of The Greenbrier resort, having purchased it from CSX in 2009.

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What they’re saying

“We can confirm that an affiliate of TRT Holdings has acquired The Greenbrier's loans from Carter Bank & Trust. As is well known, our relationship with Carter was a challenging one for many years. We have already been in communication with the new lender and look forward to more discussions with them soon.”

— Dr. Jill Justice, President of The Greenbrier

What’s next

The new owner, TRT Holdings, is expected to engage in further discussions with The Greenbrier's management team to determine the resort's future direction and potential investments under the new ownership structure.

The takeaway

The acquisition of The Greenbrier's loans by TRT Holdings, a company with a portfolio of luxury resorts, signals a potential shift in the iconic West Virginia resort's operations and future. This change in ownership structure could bring new opportunities for investment and development, potentially enhancing the resort's offerings and solidifying its position as the state's premier destination.