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Wynn Resorts Wins Big: Prestigious Awards in 2026
Wynn Resorts, a leading gaming, hospitality, and entertainment company, has solidified its leadership position across North America with a multitude of prestigious awards in the first half of 2026. The company was recognized by Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler, Fortune, Forbes, and Travel + Leisure, among other prestigious organizations.
Wynn Resorts secured honors in three categories: Experiences, Amenities and Venues, Individual Resort, and Corporate and Companywide.
In the Experiences, Amenities and Venues category, Wynn Resorts received notable accolades, including the 2026 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southwest, awarded to Chef Sarah Thompson of Casa Playa. Additionally, the company earned Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards for The Spa at Encore, Wing Lei, Encore Las Vegas Tower Suites, and 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.
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