NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex’s Vibe Conference, the premiere on-premise beverage conference for beverage executives, today announces the 2024 Vibe Vista Award finalists. 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.
Tim McLucas, Vice President, Bar & Restaurant, said, “Congratulations to the 2024 Vibe Vista Awards finalists. We had many strong entries again this year, and we look forward to announcing the winners at the Vibe Conference in February in San Diego.”
The Vibe Vista Award finalists (listed in alphabetical order):
Best Overall: Casinos
- Delaware North
- Gila River Resorts & Casino
- PENN Entertainment
Best Overall: Cruise Lines
- Celebrity Cruises
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Virgin Voyages
Best Overall: Hotels
- Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
- Hilton Managed Hotels
- Tempo by Hilton
Best Overall: Multi-Unit Chain Restaurants
- BJ’s Restaurants
- Kincaid’s
- SSP AMERICA
Best Spirits Program
- Coury Hospitality
- Norwegian Cruise Line- Prima ‘66
- Virgin Voyages
Best Wine Program
- Crystal Cruises
- Royal Caribbean International
- Vine Hospitality
Best Beer Program
- Hooters of America
- Marella Cruises
- Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
Best Adult Alcohol-Free Beverage Program
- Hyatt Lifestyle
- Tempo by Hilton
- Virgin Voyages
Best Beverage Limited Time Offer
- Royal Caribbean International
- SSP AMERICA
- Virgin Voyages
Best Beverage Menu
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Virgin Voyages
Vibe Vista Awards entries were judged by a panel of Johnson & Wales University beverage faculty, staff and alumni, together with Technomic and SevenFifty Daily and Beverage Media Group.
Awards were judged on positive beverage sales initiatives, efficient operational innovations and training and service programs producing high quality standards. They include:
- Brian Warrener, Associate Professor & Director of the Center for Beverage Education & Innovation, Johnson & Wales University (Judging Chair)
- Michael Sabitoni, Associate Professor & Dept. Chair, Food & Beverage + Travel & Tourism Studies, Johnson & Wales University
- Brian Van Gyzen, Associate Professor, Johnson & Wales University
- Donna Hood Crecca, Principal, Technomic
- Julie Heseman, Director, Research & Insights, Technomic
- Courtney Schiessl Magrini, Editor-in-Chief, SevenFifty Daily & Beverage Media Group
Winners will be revealed at the Vibe Conference on February 27.
To learn more about Vibe Conference, visit: https://www.vibeconference.com. To submit an Operator qualification form, click here. Stay connected with Vibe Conference and industry news at https://www.barandrestaurant.com/chains.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Donna Bruns (for companies A-L) donna@vibeconference.com, or Fadi Alsayegh (for companies M-Z), falsayegh@questex.com.
About Vibe Conference
Vibe Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. The top on-premise conference is held annually and involves high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2024 conference will be held February 26-28 at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA.
About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, 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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