The sole Macao recipient for this year's honor
Demonstrating steadfast commitment to talent cultivation
Macao, May 26, 2026 – Wynn has been investing every effort in nurturing talent, driving the professional development of team members and local workforce with diverse training programs. Wynn is excited to announce that Wynn Macau, Limited has been once again honored with the "BEST Award" for 2025-2026 by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), making it the only hotel among the 53 winners worldwide to achieve this distinction this year and the only repeat corporate winner in Hong Kong and Macao over the past five years. This international accolade is not only a testimony to Wynn's considerable efforts and continued investment in talent development, corporate culture building, and performance enhancement, but also truly reaffirms its leading role in driving the industry forward while showcasing high recognition from international authoritative organizations.
In addition, Dr. Barry Ip, Vice President of Learning and Advancement of Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, was honored with the Individual Global Champion Award in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the talent development sector. Dr. Ip is the first corporate executive globally to attain this honor, signifying his status as an outstanding representative in the field of talent development.
Established in 1943, ATD is the world's largest international association dedicated to talent development. The "BEST Award," founded in 2003, is the most prestigious international honor in this field, recognizing institutions and enterprises that have effectively achieved business goals and all-round success through their talent development strategies. Each year, the award attracts organizations from various sectors worldwide, which are rigorously cross-assessed by a jury of dozens of international experts on an anonymous basis. The winners must demonstrate well- rounded capabilities in talent development. These include emphasizing the significance of talent development within the organization, recognizing the value of training in shaping corporate culture, understanding the connection between training and both individual and operational performance, investing in talent development, and implementing performance-related initiatives.
With people at the center of its philosophy and talent cultivation and development as its crucial corporate strategy, Wynn is dedicated to creating opportunities for its team members' upward and horizontal mobility by continually investing resources and enhancing the training system. In recent years, Wynn has not only reinforced internal training but also launched professional development initiatives, management skills training, and certification programs in collaboration with government departments, tertiary and professional institutions. These efforts are designed to provide comprehensive support for the career advancement of team members across different positions and propel the diversity and growth of local talent, while also enriching the talent pool of Macao and injecting new momentum into the city's quality tourism development.
Moving forward, Wynn will continue to uphold its commitment to driving talent development. By offering more extensive training and growth opportunities to all team members and local talent, Wynn seeks to nurture more professionals with a global vision and capabilities to achieve sustainable development for Macao's integrated tourism and leisure sector, thus enhancing the city's overall competitiveness as a World Center of Tourism and Leisure.
