inGroup International, the parent company of inCruises, has been named the largest North American agency for Costa Cruises, receiving 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.
Anthony Varvaro, COO & CFO of inGroup International, expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting Costa's popularity among the company's rapidly expanding Member base. The relationship continues to build meaningful value for Members. Priscilla Reyes, Head of Sales for Costa Cruises North America, presented the award during the Global Summit 2026 aboard the Costa Smeralda, extending deepest 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, stating the partnership exemplifies what happens when two companies share a focus on delivering real value. inGroup's focus remains on helping Members explore more of the world for less while creating measurable value for world-class travel partners.
inCruises, a brand of inGroup International, is the world's largest subscription-based travel club. Since launching in 2016, it has booked more than 630,000 guests and offers nearly 200,000 cruise, hotel, and resort options worldwide. Members earn and redeem Reward Points to save on travel through the platform, available in 17 languages. For more information, visit in.Group and inCruises.com.
Costa Cruises, an Italian company based in Genoa and part of Carnival Corporation & plc, has been operating for over 75 years, taking guests to more than 200 destinations. The current fleet consists of nine ships sailing in regions including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, and the United Arab Emirates.
This recognition underscores the growing influence of subscription-based models in the travel industry, particularly in the cruise sector. For business and technology leaders, it highlights how strategic partnerships between traditional cruise operators and innovative travel clubs can drive sustained growth and deliver enhanced value to consumers. The alignment between inGroup's membership model and Costa's expansive offerings demonstrates a successful integration of technology-driven business strategies with established hospitality services, potentially setting a benchmark for future industry collaborations.
