inGroup International announced that its flagship brand, inCruises, has won two 2026 Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has received multiple Magellan Awards for excellence in the travel industry. The company earned Gold for its advertising campaign for THE Global Convention and Silver for its INsider Expert Series, recognizing two innovative advertising initiatives that demonstrate the creativity, collaboration, and global reach of inCruises.
“Receiving multiple Magellan Awards for five consecutive years is especially meaningful, as it reflects something we deeply value: consistency in our service, innovation, and the power of bringing people together,” said Michael “Hutch” Hutchison, Founder and CEO of inGroup International. “These recognitions belong to our extraordinary team, our industry partners, and the global community that inspires us to continue raising the bar. We are proud of what we have achieved together and even more excited for what is to come.”
The Gold Award went to THE Global Convention, held in Belgrade, Serbia, in September 2026, for the promotional campaign for the first global convention in inCruises’ history. The collective marketing effort brought together global communications, technology, and Field Partner teams to build anticipation and engagement for a historic event that welcomed attendees from 79 countries, demonstrating the extraordinary international reach of the inCruises community.
“THE Global Convention was an opportunity to bring our brand and global community to life in a bigger and bolder way,” commented Doug Corrigan, Chief Marketing Officer of inCruises. “From the initial announcement to the event itself, our messaging was designed to celebrate how far we have come, build anticipation for what is to come, and unite our global community around our shared mission and purpose.”
The Silver Award went to the INsider Expert Series in the Marketing category for its engaging showcase of travel with partner cruise lines and travel industry experts, offering the inCruises community first-hand information and travel inspiration.
“The INsider Expert Series gives our Members and Partners an inside look at extraordinary cruises and experiences, guided by the people who know them best,” expressed Beatriz Díaz Vázquez, Content Marketing and Communications Manager at inCruises. “This award recognizes the dedication of our teams, who bring each showcase to life, and of our valued partner cruise lines, who share their expertise and help us bring these experiences to our global community. It is a collaboration we are proud to be recognized for.”
The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards recognize excellence across the travel industry and honor outstanding achievements in marketing, products, services, and travel experiences. The recognition comes as inCruises, a division of inGroup International and one of the world’s largest subscription travel clubs, continues to expand its global footprint. Since its launch in 2016, inCruises has managed bookings for more than 770,000 guests and provides access to more than 200,000 cruise, hotel, and resort options worldwide through its award-winning global platform, available in 17 languages.
The dual honors underscore the company’s consistent marketing performance and its ability to unite a worldwide community of Members and Partners. For an industry that increasingly values authentic engagement and international reach, inCruises’ repeat recognition signals that sustained creativity and collaboration can translate into measurable brand strength. The company’s broader mission to enrich lives includes active support of Mercy Ships and other humanitarian aid initiatives, as reported via NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE.
