Inn by the Sea Recognized by Preferred Hotel Group®

for Community and Social Responsibility

Cape Elizabeth, ME- November 11, 2014……….Maine's  Inn by the Sea received the Sustainability Award from  Preferred Hotel Group ® at their annual Global Conference and Giffts  ( Great Initiatives for Today's, Tomorrow's Society) award ceremony held in Pebble Beach, California on November 5th, 2014.    

“It is imperative for everyone involved in the travel process-from hoteliers to their guests- to proactively embrace community and social responsibility, as these collective actions foster change and bring great value to our global communities,” stated Lindsey Ueberroth, President and CEO of Proffered Hotel Group.

In presenting the Sustainability award Preferred Hotel Group® cited Inn by the Sea's commitment to environmental responsibility implemented through several hotel programs.  Captivating cuisine:  regionally sourced menus and partnership in the Gulf of Maine's Research Institute's Culinary program; Green by Design : features that range from recycled flooring and sheet rock to solar panels ; Habitat Restoration: collaboration with the Department of Conservation around restoring habitat for endangered wildlife;  and Indigenous Landscape: which supports local wildlife as well as fun and educational classes for guests. Richard Carroll, Inn by the Sea's Director of Sales and Marketing, accepted the award.

Inn by the Sea, Maine's premier beach destination with stylish modern accommodation, full service SPA, and ocean view dining is located on a mile of unspoiled sand beach just 7 miles from Portland's urban chic small port city.  Preferred Hotel Group ® represents more than 650 of the finest hotels and resorts in the world.  

About Inn by the Sea:  The luxurious Inn by the Sea is located on a mile of sandy beach just seven miles south of Portland's chic little port city, offering guests a relaxed but elegant Maine coast experience in 61 luxuriously appointed fireplace rooms, and one and two bedroom suites, full service SPA and ocean view dining in Sea Glass Restaurant. Newly opened deluxe Ocean View Beach Suites have indoor/outdoor fireplaces, full kitchens, and furnished decks. Selected in 2014 for both Travel and Leisure's World's Best and Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List, Inn by the Sea is Maine's only Virtuoso® & Preferred Boutique Hotel® property. The Inn is children and pet friendly.  2 hours from Boston, Amtrak offers rail service into Portland from Boston, New York and Washington D.C. as well as  service from Air Tran, Delta Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways, to nearby Portland International Jetport (PWM) . Inn by the Sea has achieved Maine DEP Green Lodging and LEED ® Silver certifications, and a legislation sentiment as an Environmental Leader. www.innbythesea.com

For more information: contact Rauni Kew, Inn by the Sea, 40 Bowery Beach Road, Scarborough, Maine 04107. 207.799.3134  rkew@innbythesea.com