Wynn Resorts, Limited 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. 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. 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.
appointed Thomas Schoen as the President of its new multi-billion-dollar integrated resort, Wynn Al Marjan Island, which is set to open in Ras Al Khaimah 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. It is being developed with local partners Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding. Set to become a new architectural landmark in the UAE, Wynn Al Marjan Island rises more than 1,000ft 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. 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. He 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 programme 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.-TradeArabia News Service.