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Wynn - 2013 - Issue 3 - Winter

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You would indeed be correct to think of this as a time when magic happens at Wynn, just after the sun has risen and the last of the clubgoers at XS, Surrender, and Tryst have departed, and before the day's convention business kicks into full swing. This is when Wooden says you can get a glimpse behind the curtain, metaphorically speaking, watching the craftsmen whose job it is to repair the Matisse-inspired floral mosaics in the Atriums as they replace glass tiles nicked or kicked up by high heels and rolling suitcases, or learning that those in charge of polishing Tulips, the massive Jeff Koons sculpture that resides just outside the Wynn Theater, do so in white jumpsuits, all to ensure that the shine on those brilliantly toned flowers-onsteroids remains free of any dust. "Every day when I step on property, those to me are the wow moments," Wooden says, even as he realizes such a statement could be construed as somewhat expected from a resort president. "I'm not saying it because of the role that I'm in; I'm saying it because, after all these years, I still am awestruck by the level at which this place is managed and maintained, 24/7/365. No matter whether you walk in at 9 30 am or 9 pm, everything is in order, everything is in its place; guests have been delivered of an extraordinary experience that's rooted in making sure we take care of people." Wooden likens Wynn and Encore to living, breathing entities that extend well beyond those who work and stay within, "though, make no mistake, it's the people who work here, and Steve says this all the time, who truly uphold and extend the promise of what we offer," he notes. Combine those people with the intricate attention to detail in design, service, and offerings, however, and what results is an overall body of sorts with its own rhythms, its own pulse, one that must be nurtured and lovingly tended to allow both its growth and continued success. "Steve is heavily invested in making sure we stay ahead of what everyone else on the Strip is doing, all those guys who are trying to catch up to what we're doing today," Wooden says. "What that means is that you're not only constantly reinventing yourself to stay ahead of the pack, but also to ensure you're keeping that promise, that commitment, of meeting your guests' expectations every single day." Wynn President Maurice Wooden. above: The patio at SW Steakhouse with its view of the Lake of Dreams. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BARBARA KRAFT (SW); ALEX KARVOUINS (WOODEN) PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE WYNN 028-034_Wynn_FOB_Maurice_Winter13.indd 30 12/6/13 3:59 PM

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