Inn by the Sea Recognized with 2025 GIFTTS Pineapple Award for Environmental Stewardship at Preferred Hotels and Resorts Global Conference in Singapore
Maine’s Inn by the Sea is the winner of Preferred Hotels and Resorts GIFTTS Pineapple Award 2025 for the hotel’s commitment to habitat conservation and coastal stewardship, announced Nick Shumate, General Manager at the Inn. As a central event of the 2025 Preferred Global Conference, the GIFTTS Pineapple award ceremony took place during the Preferred 2025 Global Conference in Singapore at Gardens by the Bay, celebrating hotels with an outstanding commitment to philanthropy, local ecosystem protection, and social responsibility. Sara Masterson, President of Olympia Hospitality, accepted the award on behalf of Inn by the Sea.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the largest independent hotel brand in the world, recognizes member hotels annually that work with their communities around philanthropy, local conservation, and social responsibility as part of their GIFTTS program. GIFTTS stands for Great Initiatives for Today's (Tomorrow's) Society. This year Preferred received 100 property submissions across the categories.
“We are honored to receive this award, which highlights the dedication of our incredible hospitality team and the Inn’s longstanding commitment to coastal preservation,” stated Nick Shumate. “We’ve worked with our community and developed strategies to protect and preserve our beautiful coastal location through thoughtful, measurable programs for over two decades and greatly appreciate this recognition.”
“We are incredibly proud to recognize those who are setting the standard in our industry through their dedication to purpose-driven leadership and impactful community engagement,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, Chief Executive Officer at Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “These trailblazers continually inspire us with their commitment to initiatives that create lasting value for both people and the planet.”
Image: Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, Debbie-Lee Cockrell, Hotel Director for Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, Sara Masterson, President of Olympia Hospitality, John Ueberroth, Executive Chairman, and Gail Ueberroth, VP & Chief Creative Officer of Preferred Hotels and Resorts present Sara Masterson with the GIFTTS Pineapple award at the Preferred Global Conference in Singapore.
About Inn by the Sea: An idyllic oceanfront escape, located on a mile of unspoiled sand beach, just 7 miles from Portland, Inn by the Sea is Maine's premier beach destination offering elegant hospitality in 62 upscale rooms and suites, with full-service SPA, cardio room, heated pool, and captivating cuisine served in ocean view Sea Glass restaurant. The Inn is committed to both outstanding hospitality and coastal ecosystem restoration, blending luxury, service, and exceptional guest stays with verified resource management and support for the local community. Children and dogs are warmly welcomed to this Preferred L.V.X.® and Beyond Green member property. 1 ½ hours by car to Boston, 15 minutes from Portland’s International Jetport.
FMI and images: Rauni Kew, PR & Green Program Manager | Inn by the Sea | 40 Bowery Beach Road | Cape Elizabeth | Maine, 04107. rkew@innbythesea.com | M: 207.602.8500 | www.innbythesea.com | 207.799.3134. Instagram @innbythesea.maine