inGroup International, the parent company of inCruises, has been named the largest North American agency for Costa Cruises and received Costa's prestigious "Over the Top" Award for 2026. The award recognizes inGroup International's outstanding production, sustained growth, and the strong strategic alignment between the two organizations. This recognition comes as Costa Cruises continues to be a popular choice among inGroup's rapidly expanding Member base.
Anthony Varvaro, COO & CFO of inGroup International, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that the company greatly values the relationship with Costa Cruises and the meaningful value it delivers to Members. The award was presented during Costa Cruises' Global Summit 2026 held aboard the Costa Smeralda, where Priscilla Reyes, Head of Sales for Costa Cruises North America, extended gratitude to the inCruises team for their unwavering partnership and exceptional contributions throughout 2025.
Tatiana Wegzyn, Commercial Partnerships Manager at inCruises, accepted the award on behalf of inGroup, describing the partnership as a great example of what happens when two companies share a focus on delivering real value. Wegzyn emphasized that inGroup's focus continues to be helping Members explore more of the world for less while creating measurable value for world-class travel partners. The partnership demonstrates how strategic alignment between travel providers and agencies can create significant value for consumers.
inCruises, a brand of inGroup International, operates as the world's largest subscription-based travel club, having launched in 2016 and booked more than 630,000 guests to date. The platform offers nearly 200,000 cruise, hotel, and resort options worldwide, available in 17 languages, with Members earning and redeeming Reward Points to save on travel. For more information about the company's offerings, visit inCruises.com and in.Group.
Costa Cruises, an Italian company based in Genoa and part of Carnival Corporation & plc, has been operating for more than 75 years, taking guests to more than 200 different destinations. The current Costa fleet consists of nine ships flying the Italian flag, sailing in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, Central America, South America, United Arab Emirates, and offering "Around the World" and "Grand Cruises" itineraries. This award recognition highlights the growing importance of strategic partnerships in the competitive cruise industry, where agency relationships directly impact market reach and customer acquisition.
The implications of this announcement extend beyond the immediate recognition, suggesting potential for increased market share and influence for both organizations in the North American cruise market. As consumer travel preferences continue to evolve post-pandemic, such partnerships between major cruise lines and distribution agencies could reshape how travelers access and experience cruise vacations. The award also signals confidence in subscription-based travel models, which have gained traction as consumers seek more predictable travel costs and value-based experiences.
