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Wynn Resorts solidifies leadership in North America with prestigious awards

LAND-BASED GAMBLING22 Jul 2026
3 min. read
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  • Leading organizations and publications recognize Wynn Resorts dedication to offering unrivaled experiences to its guests
  • The company obtained dozens of awards in the first half of 2026
  • Wynn Resorts was recognized by Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler, Fortune and Forbes, among other prestigious organizations

The leading gaming, hospitality and entertainment company, Wynn Resorts, continues to hold a leadership position across North America, and dozens of prestigious awards highlight its ongoing dedication to its guests.

The company secured honors in three categories

In the first half of this year, Wynn Resorts obtained a significant number of awards from leading industry organizations and publications.

Notably, the company was recognized with awards by Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler, Fortune, Forbes, as well as Travel + Leisure, among others.

The majority of those awards highlighted the excellence at Wynn Resorts’ North American properties.

At the same time, the prestigious recognitions acknowledged the company’s ongoing dedication to delivering supreme guest experiences, luxury accommodation and unique dining, entertainment and workplace services.

Notably, the awards covered three categories, including experiences, amenities and venues, individual resort and corporate and companywide.

In the Experiences, Amenities and Venues category, Wynn Resorts secured recognition for individual venues, restaurants and resort amenities that boosted guest experiences.

One of the most significant accolade in this category is the 2026 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southwest that recognized Chef Sarah Thompson of Casa Playa.

Further recognitions include Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards for The Spa at Encore, Wing Lei, Encore Las Vegas Tower Suites, as well as Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association Top Honors Awards for Best Dayclub: Encore Beach Club, Best Golf Course: Wynn Golf Club, and Best Production Show: Awakening, among others.

When it comes to the Individual Resort accolades, the company wrote in a press release: "Wynn Las Vegas remained a leading travel and resort destination, with honors recognizing the overall guest experience alongside accommodations and group offerings."

Accolades within this category obtained by the company include Men’s Health Travel Awards, Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards and several other prestigious awards.

The biggest share of awards obtained by Wynn Resorts in the first half are in the Corporate and Companywide category.

Within the aforementioned category the company received 18 Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards, acknowledging its dedication of maintaining its position as a leading operator in North America.

Encore Boston Harbor achieved Five-Star recognition, keeping its position as the largest regional resort destination in North America.

At the same time, Wynn Resorts won a number of achievements, including Forbes America's Best Companies, Forbes America's Best Large Employers, TIME Magazine America's Best Companies and Forbes 300 Best Brands for Social Impact, among others.


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22 Jul 2026
3 min. read
Comments (2)
1 hour ago

Wynn’s awards run is impressive because it covers more than just the casino side

2 hours ago

Wynn collecting this many awards in one half of the year is impressive, especially when the recognition covers hotels, restaurants, spa, entertainment, and workplace reputation

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