Questex’s Vibe Conference Announces 2025 Vibe Vista Award Winners

SAN DIEGO, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex’s 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

To learn more about Vibe Conference, visit: https://www.vibeconference.com. Stay connected with Vibe Conference and industry news at https://www.barandrestaurant.com/chains.

About Vibe Conference
Vibe Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. This top on-premise conference is held annually and delivers high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2026 conference will be held at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA February 23-25, 2026.

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.

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