Vibe Conference the premier on-premise beverage conference for executives, today announces the winners of the 2025 Vista Awards. The Vibe Vista Awards recognize the top performers in the beverage industry through the creation, training, execution, management, and on-going positive results of beverage programs. Vibe Conference takes place March 3-5 at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego, CA.
Tim McLucas, Market Leader, Hospitality Group at Questex, commented, “Congratulations to the 2025 Vibe Vista Awards winners! Competition was particularly strong this year, and we are proud of the venues that have risen to the top with innovative programs and contributions to the industry.”
The Vibe Vista Award winners include:
Best Overall: Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Best Overall: Hotel: Marriott International
Best Overall: Multi-Unit Chain Restaurant: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Best Spirits Program: Delta Sky Club
Best Wine Program: Seasons 52
Best Beer Program: BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Best Adult Alcohol-Free Beverage Program: Hyatt Lifestyle
Best Beverage Limited Time Offer: Delaware North
Best Beverage Menu: Marella Cruises & The Apollo Group
Best Overhaul of Beverage Program: Hyatt Hotels
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 included:
Brian Warrener – Judging Chair, Associate Professor & Director of the Center for Beverage Education & Innovation, Johnson & Wales University
Michael Sabitoni – Associate Professor & Dept. Chair, Food & Beverage + Travel & Tourism Studies, Johnson & Wales University
Dale J. Venturini – Former President & CEO, RI Hospitality Association
Brian Van Gyzen – Associate Professor, Johnson & Wales University
Vibe Conference 2026 will take place February 23-25, 2026 at Town & Country Resort in San Diego, California.
Contact us now to secure your program for the 2026 Vibe Conference:
Donna Bruns, Sales & Sponsorships, (for companies A-L), Email: donna@vibeconference.com Phone: 936-522-6932
Fadi Alsayegh, Sales & Sponsorships, (for companies M-Z), Email: falsayegh@questex.com Phone: 440-454-0239
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