Wynn Resorts Receives 18 Five-Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide

Rhea-AI Summary

Wynn Resorts (Nasdaq: WYNN) received 18 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awards for 2026, highlighting top ratings across its resorts and guest services. Wynn Tower Suites marks its 20th consecutive Five-Star year, the longest Five-Star run by any independent hotel company.

Wynn Palace is the world's largest Five-Star resort for a third consecutive year; Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace combine for 63 stars, and Wynn Palace holds four Five-Star restaurants, the most worldwide for seven consecutive years.

Positive

• Received 18 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awards for 2026
• Wynn Tower Suites achieved 20 consecutive Five-Star years
• Wynn Palace is world's largest Five-Star resort for 3 consecutive years
• Combined 63 Forbes stars across Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace
• 4 Five-Star restaurants at Wynn Palace; most worldwide for 7 years

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• None.

News Market Reaction

-1.16%

6 alerts

-1.16% News Effect

-$132M Valuation Impact

$11.21B Market Cap

0.1x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, WYNN declined 1.16%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 6 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $132M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $11.21B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Five-Star awards 2026: 18 awards Wynn Tower Suites streak: 20 consecutive years Macau Forbes stars: 63 stars +5 more

8 metrics

Five-Star awards 2026 18 awards Forbes Travel Guide 2026 ratings across Wynn’s resort portfolio

Wynn Tower Suites streak 20 consecutive years Five-Star recognition for Wynn Tower Suites at Wynn Las Vegas

Macau Forbes stars 63 stars Combined Forbes Travel Guide stars for Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace

Wynn Palace hotel status 3 consecutive years World’s largest Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort

Five-Star restaurants 4 restaurants Five-Star restaurant designations at Wynn Palace

Restaurant streak 7 consecutive years Most Five-Star restaurants worldwide for Wynn Palace

Current price $116.86 Price before publication, about 13.26% below 52-week high

52-week range $65.25–$134.72 WYNN trading 79.1% above 52-week low pre-news

Market Reality Check

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Volume Volume 1,452,444 vs 20-day average 1,341,710 (relative volume 1.08). normal

Technical Price 116.86 is trading above 200-day MA at 111.99, while sitting 13.26% below the 52-week high of 134.72.

Peers on Argus

WYNN is roughly flat (-0.07%) while key peers are mixed: LVS -0.37%, MGM -1.94%,...

WYNN is roughly flat (-0.07%) while key peers are mixed: LVS -0.37%, MGM -1.94%, but RRR +1.94%, BYD +1.69%, MTN +0.89%, suggesting stock-specific rather than broad sector momentum.

Common Catalyst Forbes Travel Guide recognition appears as a shared theme, with MGM also reporting Five-Star awards on the same day.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 04 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 04	Reputation recognition	Positive	+4.5%	Named to FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies list with high category ranks.
Jan 23	Earnings date notice	Neutral	+0.5%	Announcement of fourth-quarter 2025 earnings release date and conference call details.
Jan 09	CFO transition	Neutral	-0.8%	Planned retirement of CFO Julie Cameron-Doe and appointment of Craig Fullalove.
Nov 28	Investor tour update	Positive	+3.2%	Announcement of UAE market tour focused on Wynn Al Marjan Island performance outlook.
Nov 09	Project development	Positive	+2.2%	Plan for Janu Al Marjan Island and details on Wynn Al Marjan Island opening and scope.

Pattern Detected

Recent reputation- and project-related news has often coincided with positive next-day moves, with only the CFO transition showing a negative reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Wynn has highlighted brand strength and expansion. On Feb 4, 2026, recognition on FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies list saw a 4.52% move. Multiple updates around Wynn Al Marjan Island in late 2025 coincided with gains of 2.17%–3.18%. The CFO transition on Jan 9, 2026 drew a modest -0.84% reaction. Today’s Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awards fit the pattern of prestige-focused news that has generally been associated with favorable price reactions.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement underscores Wynn’s emphasis on high-end guest experiences, highlighted by 18 Five-...

Analysis

This announcement underscores Wynn’s emphasis on high-end guest experiences, highlighted by 18 Five-Star awards for 2026 and a 20-year streak at Wynn Tower Suites. Recent history also includes global expansion projects and strong brand rankings. When assessing impact, investors may track how such prestige supports performance at key properties, especially in Macau and newer developments, alongside upcoming events like scheduled earnings releases.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Wynn Tower Suites at Wynn Las Vegas also celebrates 20 consecutive years of Five-Star recognition

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wynn Resorts (Nasdaq: WYNN) once again received the highest ratings across its resort portfolio as part of this year's Forbes Travel Guide's Five-Star Awards, distinguishing itself as having the longest-running Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards of all independent hotel companies in the world. Wynn Resorts received 18 Five-Star awards total for 2026, reflecting the Company's continued commitment to excellence and outstanding guest experiences.

"This year marks the 20th consecutive Five-Star rating for Wynn Tower Suites, a remarkable milestone and powerful reflection of the consistency that defines Wynn", said Craig S. Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts. "Sustaining Five-Star status for this many years speaks to the level of precision our teams bring to every detail of the guest experience. From our hotels and spas to our dining establishments, this accomplishment belongs to our employees, whose commitment to excellence sets the standard year after year."

Wynn Palace continues to hold its position for the third consecutive year as the world's largest Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort. Together, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace hold the most Forbes Travel Guide awards of any resorts in Macau, with a combined 63 stars across the two destinations. With four Five-Star restaurant designations, Wynn Palace also maintains its distinction as the resort with the most Five-Star restaurants worldwide - an achievement held for seven consecutive years. The Five-Star awards at Wynn Palace were provided to Mizumi, Chef Tam's Seasons, SW Steakhouse, and Sushi Mizumi.

This year, Wynn Tower Suites at Wynn Las Vegas celebrates its 20th consecutive year as a Five-Star destination, making it the longest-held Five Star hotel recognition in Las Vegas. And Encore Boston Harbor continues to distinguish itself as North America's largest regional resort destination to achieve Five-Star recognition.

For more information on the Forbes Travel Guide Awards and rating system, please click HERE.

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 owns and operates Wynn Las Vegas (wynnlasvegas.com), Wynn Macau (wynnmacau.com), Wynn Palace, Cotai (wynnpalace.com), Wynn Mayfair (wynnmayfair.com), and   operates   Encore   Boston   Harbor (encorebostonharbor.com). The Company is constructing an integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, set to open in 2027.

Wynn and Encore Las Vegas consist of two luxury hotel towers with a total of 4,748 spacious hotel rooms, suites, and villas. The resort features 22 signature dining experiences, 10 bars, two award-winning spas, meeting and convention space, three shopping esplanades, as well as two showrooms, two nightclubs, a beach club, and Wynn Golf Club, an 18-hole championship golf course.

Encore Boston Harbor is a luxury resort destination featuring 671 hotel rooms and suites, an ultra-premium spa, 14 dining and lounge venues, a nightclub, and a state-of-the-art ballroom and meeting spaces. Situated on the waterfront along the Mystic River in Everett, Massachusetts, the resort has a six-acre public park and Harborwalk.

Wynn Macau is a luxury hotel and casino resort located in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China with two luxury hotel towers with a total of 1,010 spacious rooms, meeting and convention space, a shopping esplanade, two opulent spas, a salon and two public entertainment experiences.

Wynn Palace is a luxury resort in Macau. Designed as a floral-themed destination, it boasts 1,706 exquisite rooms, suites and villas, 14 food and beverage outlets, meeting and convention space, an expansive boutique shopping esplanade, SkyCabs that traverse an eight-acre Performance Lake, an extensive collection of rare art, a spa and salon.

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates. Set to open in 2027, the resort will be located 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Wynn Resorts is developing the project in partnership with Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding. The resort will offer 1,542 rooms and well-appointed suites, as well as 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, a nightclub, and a beach club adjacent to the Arabian Gulf. In addition, Wynn Al Marjan Island will feature multiple swimming and wading pools, water features, private cabanas, and tropical landscaping, a five-star spa, and a salon. The resort will have its own marina with 118 berths to accommodate luxury yachts. The resort will also include a 15,000-square-meter shopping promenade   filled   with   the   world's   top   luxury boutiques, and a 7,500-square-meter meetings and events center.

Press Contact
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kelly.garcia@wynnlasvegas.com

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FAQ

How many Forbes Five-Star awards did Wynn Resorts (WYNN) receive in 2026?

Wynn Resorts received 18 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awards for 2026, a portfolio-wide recognition. According to Wynn Resorts, the awards reflect high ratings across hotels, spas, dining, and suites, reinforcing the company's global luxury positioning.

What is the significance of Wynn Tower Suites' 20th consecutive Five-Star for WYNN?

Wynn Tower Suites marked its 20th consecutive Five-Star recognition, the longest run among independent hotels. According to Wynn Resorts, this milestone signals sustained operational excellence and consistent guest service at the Las Vegas property over two decades.

Which Wynn properties lead Forbes awards and how many stars do they hold combined for WYNN?

Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace hold a combined total of 63 Forbes stars, the most among resorts in Macau. According to Wynn Resorts, the combined awards underscore the group's dominant luxury presence in the Macau market.

How many Five-Star restaurants does Wynn Palace have and what record does that represent for WYNN?

Wynn Palace features four Forbes Five-Star restaurants, the most Five-Star restaurants worldwide held by a single resort. According to Wynn Resorts, this distinction has been maintained for seven consecutive years, highlighting culinary leadership.

Is Wynn Palace still the largest Forbes Five-Star resort in the world for WYNN?

Yes; Wynn Palace is reported as the world's largest Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort for a third consecutive year. According to Wynn Resorts, the resort retains that position alongside continued high ratings across its amenities and services.