Schoen to draw on rich experience and
operations expertise to deliver a new standard of guest experiences
at the new integrated resort
RAS AL
KHAIMAH, UAE, April 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq:
WYNN) has named Thomas Schoen as
President of Wynn Al Marjan Island,
its new multi-billion-dollar integrated resort set to open in
Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in early 2027.
In his new role, Schoen will oversee all operational aspects of
the resort, the Company's debut in the Middle East North Africa
(MENA) region and its first beachfront destination. The
project is being developed with local partners Marjan LLC and RAK
Hospitality Holding LLC. Set to become a new architectural landmark
in the UAE, Wynn Al Marjan Island
rises more than 1,000 feet (305 metres) above the sea, welcoming
visitors to a premium luxury experience. It will include a modern
world-class luxury hotel with 1,500 rooms, villas and suites, a
state-of-the-art events center, a gaming area, theater and a wealth
of unique dining, spa and lifestyle experiences.
An industry veteran with more than 30 years of luxury
hospitality experience spanning Europe, the UK and Africa, Schoen's appointment will build on his
extensive background in opening and operating prestigious
integrated resorts to deliver an exceptional brand experience for
the iconic new Ras Al Khaimah
property.
"Wynn Al
Marjan Island is an exciting project for Wynn
Resorts," said Craig Billings,
CEO of Wynn Resorts. "We're delighted to welcome Thomas to lead
our operating team at this new venture. In his
role, he will lead the delivery of
the exceptional Wynn guest service for which we are so
well known. Thomas' passion for hospitality and extensive
experience will be an important part of the success
of Wynn Al Marjan Island."
Setting global standards in design and premium luxury
experiences, the integrated resort marks the largest-of-its-kind
foreign direct investment in Ras Al
Khaimah. The new resort on Al Marjan
Island highlights the Emirate's growing global reputation as
a leading investment destination for high-quality hospitality
projects.
Commenting on his new role, Schoen added, "I am delighted to
lead the operations of Wynn Al Marjan
Island and feel privileged to be part of such a significant
new chapter for the group. The iconic destination will not only
mark a new one-of-a-kind guest experience in the Emirates but will
further establish the brand across the globe. I look forward to
embarking on this exciting journey."
Schoen joins Wynn Resorts following several years with Starwood
Hotels and Resorts, as well as Marriott Hotels and Resorts, working
across key brands including Sheraton, Westin, Le Meridien, St Regis, W Hotels and Hyatt. Most
recently he held the position of Complex General Manager, Pine
Cliffs Resort – Luxury Collection, overseeing a program of
extensive renovations and construction to complete the masterplan
for the resort, managing the pre-opening and launch and positioning
the resort as the number one resort destination in Europe.
About Wynn Resorts
Wynn Resorts, Limited is traded on
the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol WYNN and is
part of the S&P 500 Index. Wynn Resorts designed, owns and
operates Wynn Las Vegas (wynnlasvegas.com), Encore Boston Harbor
(encorebostonharbor.com), Wynn Macau (wynnmacau.com), and Wynn
Palace, Cotai (wynnpalace.com).
Wynn and Encore Las Vegas features 4,748 spacious hotel rooms,
suites and villas, 33 dining experiences and bars, two
award-winning spas, three shopping esplanades, meeting and
convention space, two nightclubs, a beach club, two theaters and a
golf course. Nearly 70% of the resort's peak demand is
powered entirely by renewable energy. Encore Boston Harbor is
a luxury resort with 671 hotel rooms, an ultra-premium spa,
specialty shopping, 16 dining and lounge venues, state-of-the-art
ballroom and meeting spaces, a six-acre public park and
Harborwalk. Wynn Macau is a luxury resort located in the
Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China with 1,010
spacious rooms and suites, 12 dining and bar experiences,
convention space, a shopping esplanade, two opulent spas, a salon
and a rotunda show. Wynn Palace is a luxury integrated resort
on the Cotai Strip in Macau, with
1,706 exquisite rooms, suites and villas, 14 food and beverage
outlets, meeting and convention space, an extensive shopping
esplanade, SkyCabs that traverse an eight-acre Performance Lake, a
lush spa and salon, and an extensive collection of rare art.
For more details, please contact:
Michael Weaver, Wynn Resorts
Communications
Michael.Weaver@WynnResorts.com
+1 702-770-7501
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