Ten outstanding operations will be honored during the VIBE Conference with VIBE Vista Awards. The competition recognizes excellence in beverage programming in chain and multiunit restaurants and also hotels, casinos, cruise lines and theme parks. A panel of industry experts judged the awards, which will be presented during the VIBE Conference, March 9-10, at the Palazzo in Las Vegas.
Chain & Multi-Concept Restaurants Winners
Spirits — Bar Louie
Wine — P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Beer — Fox & Hound’s Bailey’s Sports Grille
Alcohol-Free — Hard Rock Café
Responsible Alcohol Services — Hooters of America
Hotels, Casinos, Cruise Lines, Theme Parks Winners
Spirits — Loews Hotels
Wine — Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Beer — Disney Theme Parks & Resorts
Alcohol-Free — InterContinental Hotels
Responsible Alcohol Service — Royal Caribbean International
The recipient of the VIBE Visionary Award will also be announced at the VIBE Conference. This award will be given to an individual, educational institution, company or service that exemplifies a major contribution to excellence and commitment to the success of the on-premise beverage industry.
Look for further coverage of the award-winning programs in upcoming issues of VIBE and also Nightclub & Bar magazine.