NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex’s Vibe Conference, the leading on-premise beverage conference for beverage executives, today announces the finalists for the 2025 Vibe Vista Awards. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding performers in the beverage industry, celebrating excellence in the creation, training, execution, management, and ongoing success of beverage programs.
Tim McLucas, Market Leader, Hospitality Group at Questex, commented “Congratulations to the 2025 Vibe Vista Awards finalists! We are thrilled to honor the top innovators in the on-premise beverage industry at Vibe Conference this March in San Diego. This year, we are especially excited to introduce the inaugural award for Best Overhaul of Beverage Program, acknowledging remarkable transformations in beverage offerings.”
The 2025 Vibe Vista Award finalists (listed alphabetically) are:
Best Wine Program:
- Coury Hospitality
- Seasons 52
- Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Best Adult Alcohol-Free Beverage Program:
- Hyatt Lifestyle
- Lazy Dog Restaurants
- Royal Caribbean International
Best Overall: Hotel:
- HEI Hotels & Resorts
- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
- Marriott International
Best Overall: Multi-Unit Chain Restaurant:
- Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
- Hooters of America
- Lazy Dog Restaurants
Best Beverage Menu:
- Bar Louie
- Marella Cruises & The Apollo Group
- Virgin Voyages
Best Spirits Program:
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
- Delta Sky Club
- Princess Cruises
Best Beer Program:
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
- Marella Cruises & The Apollo Group
- PENN Entertainment
Best Overall: Cruise Line:
- Princess Cruises
- Royal Caribbean International
Best Beverage Limited Time Offer:
- Delaware North
- Pacifica Hotels
- Virgin Voyages
Best Overhaul of Beverage Program:
- Hyatt Hotels
- Maggiano’s Little Italy
- Taco Mac
The category for Best Overall: Casinos will not have an award this year due to not meeting the minimum number of submissions.
The Vibe Vista Awards entries were evaluated on the basis of positive beverage sales initiatives, operational innovations, and training and service programs that uphold high-quality standards.
The distinguished panel of judges include:
- Brian Warrener – Judging Chair, Associate Professor & Director of the Center for Beverage Education & Innovation, Johnson & Wales University
- Dale J. Venturini – Former President & CEO, RI Hospitality Association
- Michael Sabitoni – Associate Professor & Dept. Chair, Food & Beverage + Travel & Tourism Studies, Johnson & Wales University
- Brian Van Gyzen – Associate Professor, Johnson & Wales University
Award winners will be announced at Vibe Conference, which takes place March 3-5, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
About the Vibe Vista Awards
The Vibe Vista Awards are part of the Vibe Conference, an annual event that brings together top beverage executives from across the industry. The awards celebrate the best in beverage program creation, execution, and results, highlighting those who set the standard for excellence.
About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.
Contact:
Michelle Osborne
Senior Marketing Director
mosborne@questex.com
(617) 219-8305
